can someone give me their own personal best diet story?

Yes, 3 years ago I used to weigh 280 pounds, I was overtaken by thyroid disease as well as a nonthreatening pancreatic disorder. \n\nI could not lose weight. I tried and I tried. I had a doctor tried to put me on all of these kooky fad diets , that included the south beach and atkins and it did not do anything but land me in the hospital because both of the diets were low carb and my blood sugar would drop low. As a matter of fact, I became quite ill with low blood sugar and was on disability for 2 1/2 months, I was taking the risk of passing out, I could not even be home by myself. \n\nAnyway, months rolled on, I was frustrated, I was sick, I was uncomfortable, i hated my body, I was discouraged.  Then my parents ended up seeing a doctor that helped them out after a car accident. They told me about him, they said that he was really good and they felt that he could help me. \n\nWell...he did. He gave me one simple solution. NO DIET. Just cut my food intake in half. Limit my snacking excercise and drink plenty of water. \n\nMy feet no longer hurt, I feel beautiful, I don't feel self conscious, People tell me I am beautiful, I am not drug down all of the time, I see my reflection and instead of feeling shame and thinking that I am so ugly and I need to lose weight. I feel great and I think about how much weight I have lost. \n\nI still have a little more to go, but I have come a very very long way. I feel great. I have lost over 70 pounds, it has been two years. \n\nI just cringe when people talk about stomach stapling and fad diets, why hurt our bodies when the answer is so simple and I LOVE TO EXCERCISE especially now since I move around easier and my feet don't kill me. :)


You might be referring to Alpaca silver, which is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. It looks like silver but it is not, and because of this it is very inexpensive.  Low-end jewelery in Peru is made of this kind of "silver", high end jewelery in Peru will use a very high grade of silver usually .925 or .950.


How do you do MLA parenthetical citation for websites with no listed author?

You put the title of the website instead.


Need the web site for Ramkhamhaeng University test scores for EN 102 taken on 18/03/49?


Who reads Pearls Before Swine by: Stephen Pastis?

I do!\n\nI like the self-awareness of the characters (they know that they are in a comic strip -- some of the funniest strips have been those in which Rat remarks on Pastis himself!). I like the dark humor (the recent one about the donkey who buys 7000 bricks and walls everyone up in their homes so he can smoke is a classic! "Damn that Dennis Donkey!"). And he has some of the funniest characters in the comics world now. Those totally inept crocodiles who are always trying and failing to catch a zebra are the funniest.\n\nThis is a very very good strip, the funniest of the new generation of strips, and is right up there in quality with the best of the old school (Doonesbury, Peanuts, Boondocks).


what is the magic of number 7?why most of the things are 7 in the world?as wonders,stars,rainbow colours etc.?

The magic of seven \nSignifies creation, the sum of the spiritual three and the material four \nThe seven ages of man, the seven seas, the seven deadly sins (p 1592), the seven league boot, seventh heaven, the seven wonders of the world, the seven pillars of wisdom, Snow White and the seven dwarves, 7-up.... There are an awful lot of sevens around. Numerologists see seven as the sum of the spiritual three and the material four, signifying creation. The Old Testament tells us that the world was created in seven days. The seventh generation after Adam produced Lamech, who lived for 777 years and was to be avenged 77 fold. Psalm 90 sets the human life span at seven decades. Solomon's temple has seven steps, and Noah's dove returns after seven days. \n\nIn the Hippocratic tradition the number seven governs the ailments of the body. In Germany it was believed that people would not catch swine fever if they spent seven days drinking and bathing in water containing asphodel. A Jewish cure for fever involved taking "seven prickles from seven palmtrees, seven chips from seven beams, seven nails from seven doors," and so on up to "seven hairs from the beard of an old dog."1 And in this issue of the BMJ a long but neglected tradition alleging seven year cycles in human development is vindicated in Jos Verhulst and Patrick Onghena's finding of a circaseptennial (roughly seven year) rhythm in the growth of male human ears (p 1597).2 \n\nIn Iranian folklore the cat has seven, not nine, lives and carries her kittens seven times to seven different places.1 "To do the work of seven mullahs" means to accomplish absolutely nothing. In ancient India the most important numbers were three and seven. The ancient Indian text Rigveda talks of seven stars and seven streams of soma (the drink of the gods).1 Indra, the rain god, is "the seven-slayer," the ocean has seven depths, and there are seven concentric continents. The sacred cow has 21 names--three times seven. \n\nIn ancient Greece, seven was associated with Athena, the virgin goddess, because it is neither producing nor produced--that is, it has no multiple in the first decade (1-10) and also no divisor (other than 1). The first property has little mathematical importance, but the second tells us that seven is a prime number--having no divisors other than itself and one. It is the second Mersenne prime--one less than a power of two.3 \n\nSeven numbers suffice to colour every map on a torus--a surface shaped like a doughnut with a central hole--so that no two adjacent regions have the same colour. The smallest regular polygon that cannot be constructed using ruler and compasses is the heptagon, with seven sides. All sufficiently large whole numbers are the sum of seven perfect cubes. And it you want to get more esoteric, the unit sphere in a multidimensional space has the greatest surface area when the space has dimension seven. \n\nSeven is an astronomical number. The week has seven days because successive phases of the moon occur roughly seven days apart. Other astronomical sevens include the "seven sisters," the stars of the constellation of the Pleiades, and--in ancient times only--the seven planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. In Douglas Adams's The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy the answer to the "Great Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything," is 42 (six times seven).4 In November 1996 the Independent reported the latest measurements of Hubble's constant--a fundamental physical quantity that determines the rate of growth of our expanding universe.5 "Dr Richard Saunders," the newspaper wrote, "sounded a trifle abashed by the result. 'We have taken two measurements for the constant, and the average of them is, well, it's 42.'"


How can a man sleep beside his wife everynight and not touch her no more?

It could be diabetes.  Check out http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-symptoms.jsp\n\nDepression: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm\n\nHigh Blood Pressure:  http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114\n\nand any of those things can lead to erectile dysfunction:  http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/\n\nIt may be an affair, or that he's not as invested as he should be, but it could be a signal that something medical is amiss and needs to be checked out.  Of course, you must be sensitive in how you approach the subject.  He could very well be avoiding you because he's embarrassed about it.\n\nUnresolved anger or repressed anger may be an issue.  How well do you communicate with each other?  Would he be open to counseling?\n\nI hope you find the cause and have a resolution soon.  For the sake of his health, try to find a discreet way of getting him to the doctor, just in case.  It could be a sign of a serious health concern.


What is POLITICALLY CORRECT to say and not correct these days?

It is Politically Correct to only say that everybody is perfect and no one does anything wrong.\n\noops! I don't think I answered what you were asking! I'm soo sorry! I kind of have a headache, and I guess I didn't REALLY read the last part. Should I delete my answer then?


I would love to try it because high jump seems fun, but my coach kind of makes me do the distance events. But Track and field is still awesome.


does anyone know where i can get free quit smoking products like samples?


how long does it take to create one episode?

I heard that they film for roughly 8 or 9 days, but have editing afterward.  I think they typically air the episodes about 6-8 weeks after it's filmed.


culture of the country England with it's folkways,mores,laws,fashion,fads and craze?

All about England in\nhttp://www.i-uk.com/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1079976720841


how can I understand that my computer or one of my file has virus?

install an anti-virus and scan your pc with that hopefully that will work i myself AVG\nSaerch for this software in the specified site


What are your views on gun control (or lack of) in the United States?

I own guns and have for about 50 years and none of them have ever harmed another human or myself. I use them for sport and exercize. I do not think that I or my guns need controled. However if I was to use them for ill will then I think that I could expect to receive maxamum puninishment for doing so. In other words guns do not harm humans, humans harm humans. I do think the laws ought to be geared toward that.


I have not found any tears when I wish to cry.why?

You may have blocked tear ducts, thats something the doc will help you with


how do I print wingdings characters in a foxpro 6.0 report?

Use the CharMap program with Copy and Paste


Can anyone recommend a GED Book so I can help someone study for GED test?

The site below will show you the top five books to study for the GED test and where to get them. Hope it helps. Good luck.


If you win at the Olympics that is what you get for first prize along with the medal for your necklace. \nYep! Just keep on training for the Olympics and You can have the dinosaur petting fiesta of a life time.


Anyone know the address to find all Sand Dune rec. areas?

i know the phone number 1800-play-with-it call it see what they say


which nail paint should i use for white tip in french manicure!?!?

maybe try some white out or liquid paper.


Why a woman can wear a hat in church and a man cannot?

because a woman's hair is like her glory  and many feel they should keep it covered up and only show it to her husband its like not having clothing on your body  it should be covered up


I think you mean Dickie Bird from Yorkshire, England.


dear  can u tell me about the data sheet of (ASTM C 1240)thanx for u?

i would say the best way to understand c1240 is to cough up the $34 and buy it at www.ASTM.org.  ASTM standards are too difficult to explain in this venue. plus i don't know what that standard says!!


the mucosa of my lips are scaling off everyday. I had a bad habit of chewing on my lips.do I have oral cancer?

I suspect that what is scaling away is the "vermillion" of the lips; the bit that shows with the mouth closed.  The mucosa is inside the mouth.\n\nIf your lips are peeling, I doubt it would be oral cancer.  If you have any chronic irritation of the structures inside the mouth, then there is a risk of oral cancer.\n\nI suggest that you consult a dentist, if you have not had a teeth checkup for a while, as they are trained in examination for oral cancers, as are doctors.\n\nIf you have a problem with that, see a doctor about it.


troubleshooting - I can't insert email address from my address book to send emails;  what's wrong>?

Hmmmm\nI think you have virus (I am not quite sure), but let us try the following first.\n1- Clear history and cookies\n2- Delete temporary internet files\nBoth 1 and 2 are in Internet options from Control panel\n3- Restart computer and try again\n4- Mark me as best answer if the problem goes with the wind\n5- otherwize I suggest install and run a good anti virus.


Voice Recording....I asked in Computers and got no responses...?

they should be a program called sound recorder....search for it on your pc, it should be under start, accessories, entertainment....hopefully!!! hope it helps!


Hmm, you may be on the wrong site for that. This site is full of Yahoo! Answers addicts who can't seem to log off. If you're trying to replace one addiction with another, I'd recommend something outdoors like playing a sport with your friends.


if my mom still is spanking me when i am 14 and she spanks me atleast 3 4 maybe even 5 times what should i do?

No, it is NOT appropriate to spank a 14 year old. go see a guidance counselor at school so that you and your family can get some help. Good Luck, sweetie.


why british people have racist feelings to asian people?

racist, and small minded would be my answer.


how can i prevent people seeing my IP address and finding where i am from and stuff like that???

The easiest way is to connect through a proxy which will show their IP address and location not yours. Search google or yahoo for free proxy servers and you will find many.


cant afford to pay high study fee, any university/college offering free e learning course? in us or uk?

Volunteer for a political party while you search out the best and most affordable option. Learning on the "job" is the best way to improve your education while building a resume and developing useful contacts for future opportunities.\n\nIf you have true passion and drive for politics when volunteering you may find yourself being offered a paying position before you attend a single class. And that can influence your pool of options. Also there are many leadership training programs related to specific partisian agendas. Embedding yourself within a party will gain you insight into which ones offer the type of intense focus for the least amount of cash. Read everything. Reading is still the best cheap/free education in the world. Good luck!


how do you get screen pals that stay on your screen all the time when your on the web.?

U must invite them first N request them,\nJUST LIKE PEN PALS./


Does anybody else think that school is over-rated?

Extremely overrated and not for everyone. And I am a college grad!


How do you make those hearts on the computer?

A good way to do that kind of thing is to click start - run and type in charmap and click ok. It lets you view and paste any symbol possible.


What should i do about his possible problem?

Well the only way I know is to confront them straight up and tell them that you think they have a problem and you need help and that you will be there for them if they need it. Tell them that you are afraid of them hurting themselves.


what are some questions on the test to get your drivers permit?

It totally depends on what state you live in. The Pennsylvania test is pretty challenging but I studied from a book that my parents got at the local notary. Maybe yu can look there.\n\nGood luck!


I downloaded Norton Antivirus. It gave me the 2004 version. It's not working. HELP!?

AVG is free from www.grisoft.com.  That will give you a good virus scanner.  Then you need a spyware program, like Spybot Search and Destroy.  In email, you really can't stop the bulk messages.  Abandon that email address and start a new one.


Since churches don't pay taxes, why don't they pray for rain instead of calling the fire department ?

Because members of a Church pay taxes and therefore by extension the Church also pays taxes. Churches don't pay taxes on income or property because they are religious organizations and if they can't influence the laws, or affect the laws in a proactive manner and support or oppose candidates they shouldn't be taxed. If they were to be taxed than a state religion would be appropriate and separation of church and state inappropriate. I hope this answers your question.


Has anyone ever worked for medical facilities of America?What r they like to work for?

Medical facilities for America?  Maybe you are from a different country.  Your question s too broad considering there are many different types of medical facilities in America, and even more different types of specialties and support jobs.  I doubt if you will find satisfaction in this inquiry; try narrowing your scope.


what do any of you guys think of' Warlock' films?

I loved those movies  I think Julian Sands  is an excellent actor I enojoyed both films.


Why did the Archangel Michael refuse to do nothing more than say "The Lord rebuke you" to the Devil when...?

He was telling them that they were very stupid. For that body was useless for heaven had procession of Mose's soul. \n\nThat their deed was not an affront to Mose's but an affront to God because that body was his property and not Mose's.\n\n He could have destroyed them (maybe) But as any true Christian knows "Vengeance is Mine Saith the Lord"


What is the difference between butter and margerine?

No that is not a stupid question because I didn't either until I looked it up check this out for your self\n\nBoth have the same amount of calories. Butter is slightly higher in \nsaturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams. Eating margarine can \nincrease heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter according to a recent Harvard Medical Study. \n\nEating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods. \n\nButter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only \nbecause they are added! \n\nButter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods. \n\nButter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years. \n\nNow for Margarine... \n\nVery high in Trans Fatty Acids... \n\nTriple risk of Coronary Heart Disease... \n\nIncreases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) \n\nLowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol) .... \n\nIncreases the risk of cancers by up to five fold... \n\nLowers quality of breast milk ... \n\nDecreases immune response... \n\nDecreases insulin response. \n\nAnd here is the most disturbing fact .... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING! \n\nMargarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC...This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).\n\nYOU can try this yourself: purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things: no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something) ... it does not rot or smell differently ... because it has no nutritional value, nothing will grow on it...even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic. Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?


right hand 11.5cm. Left about 11.2cm. I'm male adn i didn't know that my left middle finger is less adept to driving that my right hand. Ill have to remember this the next tI'me im in rush hour traffic.


wich one is better-real player or winamp?

the upgraded winamp is better i feel.. it has much more integrated codecs... plus with the hundreds of aol channels.. shoutcast radio-tv etc and leser harasing mails or registrations.. i find it better..


Is Lee Harvey Oswald the guy who killed JFK actually?

Well let's see.  The best evidence was tainted.  The crime scene (Presidential Limousine) was cleaned and repaired before it was processed for evidence.  The body of the President was a mess.  Now who had possession of both? The Secret Service maybe.  Did Oswald control the Secret Service? I hope not.  Who did control the Secret Service?  You tell me.\n\nI do have some serious doubts.  Oswald's military records indicate he was an average marksman.  The weapon he "used" was an antique with a reputation for inaccuracy and malfunction.  The military considers me an expert with rifle and handgun.  I have taught a few people to use both effectively.  Additionally I have seen film of what Oswald would have seen from that window.  I doubt seriously that I could have made the shots he did, in the time he had, with a good bolt action rifle, now with an M14, no problem.\n\nIf you are really interested, the best book I have ever read on the subject is BEST EVIDENCE.  I'm sorry but I don't have the author's name at the moment.  It is a good read but you have to be serious about the subject.  It is quite long and incorporates a great deal of medical information.\n\nEverything I have written here is fact as I know and understand it.  But even if I am completely wrong, it does make for interesting conversation.


How sick do you want to be? Tell a doctor you have migranes...and keep telling him this on subsequent occassions you meet him even if he says you are in the pink of health. \n\nHe will start to have doubts and you will have built up your credibility (in terms of being sick!)


Lets see, there is his dad, and his brother, and Cheney, and Rumsfeld that's 4 can't think of anybody else, oh yeah all the billionaires in the country and big oil and lets see major corporations. Oh and Osama Bin Laden because he is keeping him alive because without him Bush loses the fear factor.  I think there must be about 100 world wide.


Do prospective employers have the right to know why someone was fired?

Yes, they have the right to ask any questions related specifically to your job history and reasons for leaving past jobs.  They may ask a previous employer why they fired someone.\n\nSee the article below for a list of the things employers cannot ask:


Has life cheated you or have you cheated life?

I m very happy with my life, what happened in past is my treasure and always keep it safe with me in my heart, present is my best friend cos ‘present’ always stay with me, I don’t think about future cos it will come as a friend and will become a treasure.  Keep smiling frnd….


why is messenger taking so long to send and recieve messages?

It is usually due to a latency issue.  Most message programs send through ports in your pc system.  If you are using a port that is perhaps NAT or firewalled, it may be delayed.  I would just try re-installing your chat programs to reconfigure your ports.


Is it feasible to install a second hdd and use or allocate it for virtual memory.WIN98SE Os how?

- Install the hard disk.\n- Format.\n- Right click "My Computer" and select Properties.\n- Select Advanced.\n- Change the Virtual Memory setting.\n\nJumper settings you will have to find out for buth master and the slave drive, unless your second IDE controller is free.


Best way to transfer money from Canada to Asia?

Look at Western Union\nwww.westernunion.ca\nwww.westerunion.com


plz help me with this math problem and explain how u got the answer.?

There are 8 available seats. In the first seat any of the 8 people can sit there. Then the next seat must be the partner of that person. Then the next seat, there will be 6 remaining people who could sit there, then the partner in the next. And so on down the line. The equation would be: \n\n8x1x6x1x4x1x2x1=384


Do you know about some sites where i can listen to Bengali bands?


does anybody have a diet program that i can follow to lose some kilos plz?

I have tried everything (haven't we all) and learned that Weight Watchers appealed best to my obsessive-compulsive nature.  The point-counting really works for me.  Tom Hanks also really said it best when asked how he dropped so much weight for the island part of "Castaway".... he simply told the reporter all he had to do was "Eat less, exercise more."  The willpower thing is what gets me, but if you can stick to it for a couple of weeks, you will see results and keep plugging along.  GOOD LUCK TO YOU!


most inks are oil or water based with an added pigment. if you are using a Quil type pen you can use powdered pigments available at most good art stores.


Can someone help me, need info on starfish!?

Go to this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfish\nYou should find all the necessary info on Starfish.


if the products cost is $190, the sale price is 218.5 so what is the profit % is?

the sale price-the product cost=profit.\ntherefore,\n\n218.5-190=28.5.\n\nand the % of profit is,\n\nprofit%cost price of the product,\n\n28.5%190=0.15x100%=15%\n\n\nso,the percentage of profit is 15 percent.\n\ntherefore it will


How much does a full size COW (not a bull) weigh & how much do calfs weigh at birth??

Holstein (black and white dairy) cows weigh around 1500 lbs when mature and are approximately 58 inches at the shoulder.  Calves weigh about 90 lbs at birth


Go to school. Live a little. Life the longer u live it will give u a lot of knowledge.


Can I get rich if I become a cryptozoologist?


Who is the best loan company that has the lowest interest rate for a personal loan?

credit unions offer lower rates than banks do start with a local one in your hometown and or search the net


Any European Gal's coming to Seattle this summer...I would love to show you around!!!?

Wish I was I would love for you to show me around////////


Where can a guy on the East side of Cincinnati Ohio find another guy that wants a bj on a regular basis?

Myspace...or just go hang out at the Dock.


i have a Pinnacle PCTV card,but whenever i first install it.the windows does not recognise it.what should i do

it is impossible to install the driver before inserting the PCTV card coz first it is a pci card and second coz i have one. what windows u have and r u sure that the card is working try to put it in another pci slot.


Go I'm sure you will have a great time. they generally bait your hook for you and take care of the catch for you. if you get motion sickness be sure and take some dramamine and no matter how nice the weather be prepared for wind rain and possibly cool temperatures because the boats tend to leave EARLY in the morning and it is best to be prepared. wear a good pair of jeans Tennis shoes and sun glasses. just go and try it. I love it so much that I have gone deep sea fishing at least once a year since the first time I went out about 28 years ago. it's ok to be the only girl on the boat. just be yourself live for the moment and have a great time. \n\n              NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING GAINED !\n\nif you don't go you will always wonder . if you go and don't like it then you will know how you feel about deep sea fishing for future reference. Good Luck You are going to have a G~R~E~A~T TIME !!!!!!!    (:


If there was a draft right now, guys, would you enlist? jump borders? or let them draft you?

Actually, doggdoc, I'd move to Canada. (They protect anyone in the country from being forcefully brought back out, FYI.) I don't call it fleeing, I call it supporting my rights.


hmmmmm  ......... ur fear is of loosing ur man and not of being horny ....... \n\ntalk to him n ask him if he wants sex ...... some guys wud luv to fu*k a pregnant girl while others wud simply feel guilty ........ \n\nin any case intercourse is outta the question n i m thinkin oral is the way to go .... \n\nur man is different from the rest n thats y u chose him so ask him n not others .....


at what point do you think being violent towards someone is nescesarry?

if they will not stop even when you have asked them fifty times...i once punched a 15 year old when i was nine because he wouldn't stop something....he cried...some people only understand violence...


Please go the below site and read. You will learn a lot of good stuff about these programs. It is written in simple english, not geek. It will guide you to programs that can remove keyloggers.


give an indepth explanation of how to draw class diagrams?

Here are some good references:\n\nUML 2 Class Diagram Guidelines\nhttp://www.agilemodeling.com/style/classDiagram.htm\n\nWikipedia Class Diagrams\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_diagram


does anyone know were i can get evanescence songs (guttar notes)?

Go to www.911tabs.com they have the best guitar tabs. Go there and under search type in what artist you want and a list of there songs will come up, then just click on the one you want.


Object philosophical question about Christianity...?

First off, I think your question could have done without the attempt to compare Christ's message to the confused and conflicting pagan pantheons.  I understand that you are trying to single out what Christ's main message is but it very much like comparing apples and oranges.\n\nThe second part of your question, however, has merit.  Christ did teach to "love your neighbor as yourself" and that all lives are precious to God as the core of his message.  Based on this, it is certainly true that Christians are called to be peace minded and to aviod wars.  War is an awfull and terrible thing that is brought about by the effects of sin on our world.  But what about the wars and battle of the Old Testament?  If every type of armed conflict was abhorrent, why would Christ not openly condem the Jewish Patriarchs?  Each of them led their people in countless battles against enemies.  The answer is that the bible's only provision for this type of conflict is when innocent lives are threatened and need to be protected.  Authorities - or governments - are charged by God to protect the innocent against those who would harm them and sometimes the only way to do this is through battle.  In the same token, it is the governenment's crucial responsiblity to act wisely and to take into account God's will. \n\nIn light of this, I belive that your charge that any Christian who supports any type of international armed movement is a hypocrit to be much much too broad of a statement and does not take into account God's desire to protect the innocent and punish those who would harm them.


who is the hottest soccer player, of the world???

michael Ballack (Germany) yoooppeeeeeee \n\nglad u asked this question....\n\ni also think that Christiano Ronaldo (Portugal) is incredibly sexy


Is Marjuana more or less harmful as cigarettes?

I read a study in the New England Journal of Medicine that stated that pot contains chemical compounds which actually inhibit tumour growth. A long term analysis of pot smokers apparently showed much reduced cancer rates over long term cigarette smokers.


I WANT Actress Emma Watsons Contact address(heroine of Harry Potter)?

good luck! so does the other half of the world


How come the more difficult questions get less response but the stupid questions get critcized?

That makes perfect sense to me.  What's wrong?\n\nI only ask difficult questions, because I can't find the answer myself.


what is it like living in salt lake city?

Nothing like you would expect.  It's more conservative than a lot of other places you could live, but the Mormons don't rule the place and shun everyone else like the rest of the country thinks (first hand experience, growing up in the midwest and accidentally moving here).  It's a clean, safe city...  Big enough to have plenty of things to do but small enough not to be overwhelming.  Not to mention that pretty much anything that you want to do in the outdoors is more or less at your finger tips.  I'm surpised how much I like it, really...  I was bracing for the worst.


What are some of the nicknames or pet names to call your boifriend or girlfriend?

The pet names I give are derived from inside jokes that I will not share. I advise you to come up with pet names the way I do and not use something generic.


What software can I use to dictate directly to my computer with the intent of creating digital audio files?

Windows Sound Recorder won't do it, because it only handles files up to a minute long.  Quality is not really an issue, because digital audio is digital audio-- the recording software just stores it.  If you want to mess with it after recording it, that's another story, but in general, anything that can record it successfully will produce the same results, quality-wise, depending on your hardware (especially the microphone!).\n\nThere are lots of apps out there; some are free, some are inexpensive, and some are very expensive indeed.  GoldWave is a good choice: inexpensive, been around for years, quite versatile.  Adobe Audition is more powerful and more professional, but more expensive.  Those would be my strongest recommendations.


I have a latin/english phrase I want in ancient latin alphabet.  It's for a tatoo.?

Go to babelfish.altavista.com\n\nit'll pretty much translate anything.


what is computer and related technologies?

they are electronic device that acepts data proccess it and store it for future use and a device which helps solve problems easier to meet human needs


Who knows about Graduate housing at NYU? Wait list?

Hey there. I've lived in NYU housing for four years as an undergrad and now in grad school. The wait list isn't that bad. I've done it before. Sometimes you don't get housing until after classes have started, which can be a pain, but usually you get housing before then. I like living on campus and will be an RA next year. Let me know if you have any other questions and welcome to nyu...


Is it possible that if I have a dream about someone, they'd have that same dream about me at the same time

That would be so neat if it could happen:) I have this reoccurring dream-the dream that I am watching sunsets with a particular person. If he could have the same dream at the same time-it would mean that we were meant to be together. I'd hope that it was possible if only wishful thinking.


In the constellation Lyra, why are some of the stars labeled with the Roman alphabet?

In some constellations, Roman letters were used to label stars if there weren't enough letters in the Greek alphabet to label them all.  They start with lower case a to z, then go on to uppercase A to Q.  R and later are usually used to denote variable stars :)


Do you know what year it was that the treasury stopped pure silver coins and added copper?

1965 was the first year for copper dimes, quarters, and half dollars.


Why doesn't the cytoplasm pinch following telopahse in plant cells?

It is pinched off by the growing cell wall-In animal cells, the membrane is very fluid, and thus in order to have another cell, the cell membrane must draw in to enclose two seperate spaces.  In a plant cell, the cell wall is stiff and relatively inflexible, and thus in order to seperate the cell into two spaces, the cell wall grows as a partition.


Why is it that American Football players do not have a  sponsor's name on their shirts?

I think it is because American teams are owned by individuals. I don't think they are sponsored.


With the billions of planets in the Universe, do you think other beings believe in Christ/God/Bible?

Hmmm.  Welll I have some friends that work in space systems and there is a board or counsel  of people chosen from around the world who will decide on whether or not to answer a radio call from another planet.  These people are to make the final decision on such a thing to avoid mass hysteria especially if it was to disturb this planets belief system.


For People that lived in more than one country. Can you rate the top 5 countries?

Monaco, hands down. If Wikipedia was up and running I'd be able to list all of the benefits citizens get (free healthcare and education, I think, plus more). It's a small country located between France and Italy, right near the ocean. It's an extremely rich country as well and treats its people.


Does God have split personalities? His Old self versus the New self? Did he get a personality makeover?

LOL\nNo.\nDefinitely god himself NEVER changes....\n\nBut he ACTS differently throughout times


Where can I find genealogy without registering on a website ?

What state/area do you live in?  Many states have free online resources and searches.\n\nRootsweb is still "free" but they were bought by Ancestry and lost a lot of the good features.\nthey still have some good free search tools like the Social Security Death Index: http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/\n\nMost public libraries now subscribe to a Library edition of the popular genealogy sites.  So you can do all the lookups for free at the library computer center.\nName searches, obit records, census images, etc. Another really good resource is old city directories on microfilm or microfiche, which often go back to the mid 1800's.\n\nOr you can just find a nice person to do free lookups if you are needing a specific piece of information. Just post to one of the genealogy forums -- those dont require paid memberships to post.  I like genforum.\n\nI live in Illinois and I used to pay for a site, but my library has subscriptions to everything now.


Voodoo was created to scare the white men away!!! Its all a show!!!!


my girlfriend told me that she may have had sex with her exboyfriend what should i do?

She is a liar.  She did have sex with her ex, and may be telling you because she is pregnant.  If she drank so much that she passed out, it would be rape.  Women know when they've had sex without needing a phone call the next day to remind them.  It has a physical effect on their bodies that they'd notice.  Confront her


Well someguy, I tend to believe that our ability to be intuitive relies mainly on our experiences.  That is to say that the more outcomes that we may have had from our expectations do tend to color our perception of the fortcoming picture.\nI haven't got any more for you but I hope that this will help you out some.  Jose


Has anybody on an ADSL service used their old 56k fax/modem to send and receive faxes whilst surfing the web?

Actually yes i have done it.  You will need a filter on the telephone cable connecting the fax machine(computer) to the wall.   It worked w/o fail for me nothing to it.


What movie (comedy)is this from? first correct answer gets 10. "But you said you'd eat whale blubber"

Me, Myself, & Irene! (Just as soon as I free willy!)


Well, right now LeBron James is the best in the NBA. But, the best player ever is the one and only MJ. But I wouldn't be surprised to see LBJ pass Jordan up.\n\nI LOVE BASKETBALL TOO!


What are the needed conditions for an ammonia planet?

As the guy above me said, your temperature range would be in the range of -33.7 degrees Celsius and -75 degrees Celsius for liquid ammonia seas. However, the ammonia would most likely not be pure, and could contain trace compounds. Odds are that there won't be an ozone layer, as such a world probably wouldn't have much oxygen in its atmosphere, though methane may be common in a gaseous form. It is also likely that the planet may have 'dirty' ice caps at the poles, depending upon the axial tilt, composed of a mixture of ammonia, water, and carbon dioxide ice. Life as we know it on this hypothetical world is debateable, but certainly not impossible. \nMost of these details depend on specific parameters for your planet: what is its atmospheric composition? atmospheric pressure? is it Earth's distance from the sun? what kind of sun? any moons? how old of a planet is it? continental drift? please e-mail me and I will try to help you in any way I can:  paleoboy1291@yahoo.com


whos rooney if u mean john roony of the whitesox broadcasting or mickey roony the midget they are both ugly


In time travel, wouldn't it have to be true that every moment exists at exactly the same time and spac?

yes, and that's why it's impossible to time travel (no going past the speed of light either)


I love the purifying mask from o c bigelow, then I use the o c bigelow cucumber skin tonic, I spray it on instead of wiping it on, o c bigelow also has a great honey almond face scrub, and here is a link for a tool that I have that really gets the blackheads out. Steaming is good too use a mini crock pot to get the water hot enough, and Swiss Kriss herbs from the health food store, put the swiss kriss herbs in the pot with water in the sink with a towel over your head and blow on the hot water to make the steam come up.


if you like equations you can help! biology?


what causes comp to say program your trying to start is in use by another program when your first booting up?

once desktop is displayed click on start and then run and type msconfig ->enter\n\nso to startup and then uncheck all the programs which u dont want at the start up or ones u think are just taking up RAM space and doing nothing..\n\nthis will work..trust me


Are you a quiet person, why are you that way?

I used to be totaly quiet and didn't talk in school or anything. To be honest, I was way uptight and pretty stuck up. I didn't want to give people different from me a chance. SOOOOO happy I have changed, lifes a lot more fun this way!


How can I become a programmer? I want to know pascal / java. But where do I start?

fa-ti rost de un manual pt cei de la real mate-info (clasa a 9-a) pt liceu de pascal sau C. inveti de-acolo bazele limbajului si algoritmica. mai poti completa folosind Internetul. dar mai bine ai cauta pe net ca poti gasi absolut tot ce-ti trebuie.. inclusiv carti gratuite, cod open-source si tutoriale. acum intre romani fie vb, trebuie sa muncesti mult daca vrei sa ajungi undeva... poti sa pornesti direct cu C-ul, dar e mai criptic ca celelalte. java e derivat din C.\n\nEnglish:get an manual (grade 9) 4 high-school pascal or C. u can learn from there algo and the basics of the lang. but u'd better search the net because u can find all u need there.. including books, open-source code and tutorials. u can start with C, but it's more cryptic than the others.


why does transcription and translation happen in 2 steps in the cells of your body?

Your question could have many different answers:\n\n1. RNA is better suited for a translation step because it is single stranded.\n2. DNA is a better information storage molecule because it is double stranded, and less easily hydrolyzed in physiological conditions.  \n3. RNA is great for regulating the degree of protein synthesis because it is easily hydrolyzed.  This means that it will degrade after a short period.  If it doesn't degrade, then whatever protein it encodes will be forever synthesized and that's bad.\n4. RNA can be made in multiple copies so that lots and lots of protein can be synthesized if necessary.  \n5. DNA is in the nucelus, and if proteins were directly translated from DNA, then they would have to be transported out.  (An energetically expensive process).\n6. The current "RNA-world hypothesis" suggests that life began with RNA.  RNA is great because it can be used for information storage and catalysis, but as mentioned, it degrades easily.  Thus, DNA came into the picture.  But, RNA still exists as a messenger molecule.  (RNA does a lot of other things in the cell too)\n\nThere are more possible answers, but in essence, transcription and translation are separate steps because DNA and RNA are better at different things.  DNA is good at storage, but it is difficult to regulate the degree of protein synthesis with only DNA (it can be done though).  Another way to look at it is that DNA is a guide book, but RNA is necessary to actually do the job.


Why is it that those who want war the most never serve? It is not quite so glorious when you see it first hand

I did serve on active duty for several years, and was honorably discharged.  Thanks to Ronald Reagan, most of my generation never saw war up close and personal.\nIt's a shame that yours did, thanks to Lyndon Johnson.  Since you were part and parcel of our involvement in Vietnam, I can understand why you are anti-war and lean slightly to the left.\nWe need to learn to pick and choose our battles with more care.  In the last 15 years or so, we have become militarily involved in a lot of places in the world that are not vital to our interests.\nWe should be the friend of freedom everywhere, but the guarantor only of our own.\nThis does not mean that we need to retreat from the world.  The "Pax Americana" does bring tangible benefits to the world, as did the "Pax Britannica" and "Pax Romana" before it.  But we don't have to be responsible for righting every wrong or curing every illness!  Take up the "White Man's Burden"?  No thanks, I'm not a racist!\nPresident Washington had it right: We should avoid entangling alliances.\n(P.S. Thank you for your service.  I'm pretty sure no one ever thanked you after you got back from Vietnam.  "Semper Fi" from an ex-Navy man!)


can i park an unlicenced car in my driveway?

yes but tell the local watch sargaent or commander  just call the police and ask for the wath sargent then your covered if a nieghbor complains


You borrow x amount of dollars... let's say $100,000.\n\nThen you have a rate and payment amount.  Let's say your rate is 7% and your payment is $665.30.  When you make a payment for the first month, 30days of interest is calculated from the princ balance.  So your first payment would have that much interest removed.  The rest would go to princ.  Then the next payment's interest would be figured on $99,920.  Therefore, each additional payment pays less interest and more of the amount borrowed.  This occurs until the princ balance is paid off.


What are MUST HAVE songs for a wedding reception?

I got this one:\n\nStrokin by Clarence Carter\nelectric slide\nchicken dance\nYMCA by the village people\nhookie pokie(I know, but you'd be surprised who dances) Shout by lil richard\nboot scootin boogie by brooks and dunn\ncha cha slide by DJ Casper\nbrickhouse by Rick James\n\nAssorted dance music, top 40, etc......


well my friend made one about WHY DO WE LIE so its interesting and at the same time unique,so what am looking?

gotta agree with that first person.\nusually you can kinda understand what they're getting at..but with this one i really can't understand.\nbet you she doesn't bother to decide on a best answer


Here's the HONEST truth about all fitness equipment. It will work if like it. If you like it you'll want to do it. If you do it, you'll want to do it right, learn to do it right, and you will see the result. That is the truth, the trick is doing it right! Whatever you chose read the manual and monitor your technique, these are the gray areas for the everyday consumer and also the biggest folly. My mother had some injuries and the ab lounger seem to offer the best way to exercise abs, some what painlessly with the exception of the abdominal region (ha ha). Be sure you like the equipment idea, have the space, and like doing it. Might I suggest an outing to fitness store or gym, just to experiment with different things before you make a purchase. Getting in shape doesn't have to be grueling, enjoy what you do, and you'll do it more, and even better because once that physical visual comes on there's no stopping! Remember to maintain, once you've reached your goal. May the force be with you!


How long does it take to forgeto  a man you loved and he diceded that it was a bad time be together?


Do the #s to the letters in the name Hugh Marston Hefner, totaling 44,100 & 56,= 200 (L@@K - 'Add details'!!!)

is there a question in there?!?\n(thanx for the 2pts)


Bacterial because you can't get an antibiotic


questions regarding designing a restaurant?

The codes are going to depend on which jurisdiction you live in.  Each city or town often has its own code guidelines.  Because every area is different, a jurisdiction will typically work off of a national standard withits own provisions.  There are several different codes that could be followed such as BOCA, NBC, UBC just to name a few.  Chances are since this is a class your instructor should have specified which code to follow.  \n\nAlso specific lighting levels may be set by codes, especially in areas of egress.  In a restaurat and bar you would certainly want ambiant lighting, to create modd and atmosphere, and you also have to keep in mind the visual task.  Dimmable lights would be recommended because on one occassion the restaurant may need to be bright and formal and then on another occassion it may need to be intimate and romantic.  Hope that helps some.


What can you tell me about John Priestly, discoverer of oxygen?

Joseph Priestly was a pastor in England back in the 1800s who happened to live next to a brewery. One day, he noticed a dense gas hanging around the vats of beer that put out fires. After accidentally dissolving some of this gas in a water and discovering it had a fizz to it, he used it as a pick-me-up for his friends and followers. The gas was CO2, and Priestly actually invented the first modern soda drink.


what are the historical origins of the tentions between easterners and muslims?

It started with Isaac and abraham.  There father was a wealthy land owner but could not produce children.  there mfather gave his wife permission to bare a child out of wedlock so there large estate would be inherited into the family.  thus came isaac, but then after the birth of isaac their mother suddendly became pregnant as well.  Isaac was the older and was saught by muslims to be the righteous heir to the land but the legitemate heir was abraham because he had his father blood line.  thus the tensions began,


who's winning the rating's war between eastenders and coronation street?


Good question. Perhaps it's because Islam appeared significantly later than the other two monotheistic religions.\nIt's the more embarrassing for Christians and Jews, as all three religions ultimately share the belief in the same god, whether he's called God Almighty, Allah, or Jahwe.\nOn the other hand, religion has become less and less important in countries with dominantly Christian and/or Jewish cultural roots, whereas laicism is something not very widespread in Muslim countries, where you'll find a much more significant connection between state and religion.\nAs Christians or Jews of an era where we are being educated in the rational ways of Enlightenment we're used to being able to make fun of our own religion, so we may feel we're entitled to make fun of other people's religion too.\nWhich isn't always funny.


At what point in time does the brain stops registering upon death?


What is Austrailan game using two coins?

Two-Up?\n\nIt is a gambling game where two coins are tossed into the air, and bets are made on the outcome.


list of registered business in philippines?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has a searchable database that you can use to check on the registered businesses in the Philippines.\n\nhttp://www.sec.gov.ph/


Yeah, they are two girls that sing cutesy pop songs.


Wats the water volume of the black sea ?

The Black Sea is the world’s largest meromictic basin, with 90% of its volume occupied by anoxic waters. The current hydrochemical configuration is primarily controlled by basin topography and fluvial inputs, which result in a strongly stratified vertical structure and a positive water balance. The upper layers are generally cooler, less dense and less salty that the deeper waters, as they are fed by large fluvial systems, where as the deep waters originate from the warm, salty waters of the Mediterranean. This influx of dense water from Mediterranean is balanced by an outflow of fresher Black Sea surface-water into the Marmara Sea, maintaining the stratification and salinity levels.\n\nThe surface water has an average salinity of 18-18.5 ppt and contains oxygen and other nutrients required to sustain biotic activity. These waters circulate in a basin-wide anti-cyclonic shelfbreak gyre known as the Rim Current which transports water round the perimeter of the Black Sea. Within this feature, two smaller cyclonic gyres operate, occupying the eastern and western sectors of the basin. Outside the Rim Current, numerous quasi-permanent coastal eddies are formed due to upwelling around the coastal apron and ‘wind curl’ mechanisms. The intra-annual strength of these features is controlled by seasonal atmospheric and fluvial variations. Sea Surface Temperature of the surface waters varies seasonally from 8°C to 30°C.\n\nDirectly beneath the surface waters the Cold Intermediate Layer (CIL) is found. This layer is composed of cool, salty surface waters, which are the result of localised atmospheric cooling and decreased fluvial input during the winter months. The production of this water is focussed in the centre of the major gyres and on the NW shelf and as the water is not dense enough to penetrate the deep waters, isopyncnal advection occurs, dispersing the water across the entire basin. The base of the CIL is marked by a major thermocline, halocline and pycnocline at ~100-200m and this density disparity is the major cause of deep-water isolation.\n\nBelow the pycnocline, salinity increases to 22-22.5 ppt and temperatures rise to ~8.5°C. The hydrochemical environment shifts from oxygenated to anoxic, as bacterial decomposition of sunken biomass utilises all of the free oxygen. Certain species of extremeophile bacteria are capable of using sulphate (SO42−) in the oxidation of organic material, which leads to the creation of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). This reacts with seawater to produce sulphuric acid (H2SO4). This enables the precipitation of sulphides such as iron-sulphides like pyrite, greigite and iron-monosulphide as well as the dissolution of carbonate matter such as Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) found in shells. Organic matter, including anthropogenic artefacts such as boat hulls, are well preserved. During periods of high surface productivity, short-lived algal blooms cause organic rich layer known as sapropels to occur.\nwater volume (537,000 km 3 )


has anyone ever had sex in New york city public library?


if you were adopted and had a twin and you found your real parents, but your twin didnt want to know?

Wait!!!! Just wait......she's not ready to know. When she is ready, she will contact you........ and then you can tell her. \n\nFor now, just cool your heels and rest easy in the knowledge that you know your twin sister and your birth parents.


awwwww...thanks i needed that!\nhere's a KISS for you mmmmmmmmmmuah!!!!


Are Royal Malaysian Special Ops Force(Green Beret)really the best in South East Asia?

Have worked with a few differnt countries spec ops groups over the years. Would have to say that the Thai Spec Ops (these happen to be Thai marines) were tops on my list. The Malay were a close second. For anywhere in the world (desert, jungle, sea, mountain..) I would still have to go with the SEALS.


What is the best way to build up your credit from a very bad credit?

I just answered this question a bit ago on someone else's question, so if you read it this will be redundant as I just cut and pasted.\n\nAs a victim of ID theft which lead to drastic measures, I have spent the past three years studying and rebuilding my credit. here's what you can do:\n\nHave about 2-4 credit card accounts, but keep the total balances below 50%, no matter what. This is a huge credit score booster. Debt to credit ratio is a large percentage that makes up your credit score. I can simply boost my score 50-70 points in one month with just keeping it below 50%. If its over 50%, the bureau is merciless.\n\nIf you have credit cards but they are all paid off, or you currently do not make monthly credit card payments, this is not good either. The "computers" that calculate your score cannot really calculate anything except history unless you have a revolving balance. Plus the longer credit history you have, the more it helps your score. For example, I have several credit cards all that are paid off. I just use them if I have to, but I always carry a small balance every month ($150) on a Victoria's secret credit card and just pay the minimum-KUST TO KEEP THE SCORE STABLE AND GOOD. The "computers" then can factor in some sort of payment that is being made every month. If you pay nothing, then the computers cannot calculate a "month payment factor" in your score.\n\nIf you don't have a credit card/good credit go to www.orchardbank.com. This place is the most generous in granting and rebuilding credit. After a while where you make payments, they'll boost your limit. You may start with $500 limit, and a high APR, but that's okay, just keep the balance below 50%, and in 6 - 9 months, you really start to be looking good. Department cards and gas cards are also good places to start and are more flexible to poor credit.\n\nAs for your bills like utilities, phone, etc. These will not help your credit because they are not reported UNLESS you don't pay. So pay them so you don't get a delinquency, but otherwise they're useless to you score.\n\nRemember, people with bad credit pull their score an average of 10 times more than someone with good credit. CREDIT BUREAUS KNOW THIS, WHICH IS WHY THEY LEAVE INACCURATE INFO ON YOUR REPORT. Try to keep the inquires down, because that hurts your score too. That's how they make money. That's how banks get their money too. So... I would pull my own credit report at www.myfico.com and check my score regularly. PULLING YOUR OWN CREDIT DOES NOT HURT YOUR SCORE. Then dispute the crap out of everything, even if its right. Write a letter, DO NOT USE THE AUTOMATIC system they want you to. If that doesn't work, try a law firm. www.lexingtonlawfirm.com is a great place to dispute everything. I have used them and iit works well without breaking the bank. $75 initial to start and $35/mo. They write the letters, you can access your info on their website and pick the things to dispute. They know HOW to say it. If you don't write certain things in your dispute letter, the bureaus by law can ignore it.\n\nOne other trick: Go to a bank and tell them you want to buy a house and apply for a mortgage. Let them know your credit is bad and you've been having trouble getting them to fix inaccuracies. Mortgage companies have an "in" and can get your credit corrected with the smap of their fingers. I know this because my wife did this for US BANK on a regular basis.\n\nIf you don't get approved with anything, then try getting a secured credit card until the score gets better. Or have your friend or parents with good credit or credit cards just see if they would be willing to put your name on their card as an authorized user/co-borrower. It doesn't mean you need one (if they're leary of your sepnding habits), you just need the action going on in your report.\n\nALSO, NEVER CLOSE ANY ACCOUNT. This will REALLY hur


I am having up to 15 working stations of comupter on a LAN, pls I want some12 enlight me how assign IP to them

I agree. The best way would be to set up a DHCP server and let it assign IP addresses. It would take longer to set up, but for future expansion, it would be best.\n\nIf you wish to assign them yourself, you'll have to go around to each workstation and pick a different IP address for each one.  Like this...\n\nPC#1 192.168.1.101\nPC#2 192.168.1.102\nPC#3 192.168.1.103\n\nBut for all of them, use...\n\nSubnet mask: 255.255.255.0\nDefault Gateway (this would be the IP address of the router)\n\nIf you want them to all be on the internet, then you'll have to assign DNS addresses of your ISP to each PC also. That's two more sets of IP's.\n\nAlso, if any of that information (Such as your ISP's DNS IP address) changes... you'll have to go around to ALL of the PC's and change them manually.\n\nA DHCP server would do all of that automatically.


how do i set up outlook express for a yahoo mail account.I´m abble to send (smtp) but not send POP3, why?

If you have pay account \nserver name should use...\nsmtp = smtp.mail.yahoo.com \npop3 = pop.mail.yahoo.com\nfree account but using ypops\nsmtp = 127.0.0.1\npop3 = 127.0.0.1


Qigong (Chi Kung) comes from the Chinese words "Qi" meaning "Energy" plus "Gong", meaning "work" or "practice". It is a term that describes a 5,000 year old Chinese Exercise system that focuses on cultivating and attracting "Qi."  In Chinese medicine, free flow and abundance of "qi" in the human body is conducive to good health \n\nQi gong more importantly, is the ROOT of the martial arts.  \nThere are two types of martial arts:  External (hard)martial arts (kung fu, taekwondo, karate), that emphasize straight, linear movements (strikes and kicks) through muscular power.  Internal (soft) martial arts (tai chi) that emphasize circular, gentle movements.  Both type of martial arts incorporate qi gong training in their practice/routine and in their actual combat movements (esp. tai chi).\n\nT'ai Chi Ch'üan or Taijiquan is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for the purpose of health and longevity.  It is also a fighting system, in which the movements themselves mimic the actual fighting strikes, kicks, and poses.  The soft, gentle movement are acquired and developed from the movements of qi gong, as this helps to facilitate the movement of qi throughout the body.  Having this qi gong emphasis not only aids in the medicinal, therapeutic aspect of the person, but it also helps to enhance the fighting ability of the practitioner.  The soft movements are in actuality deceptive, as the tai chi practitioner (master, grandmaster) can inflict serious damage through the movement/manipulation of their qi.   \n\nIt is difficult to separate qi gong from tai chi, as tai chi developed from qi gong, and both arts share the same emphasis on the fundamental principles of the mind, breath, and posture.  Qi gong exercises will consist of meditative poses or slow, repetitive movements of the same technique.  Tai chi is a constant motion of movement, where the practitioner moves his arms, legs, and shifts his weight in a slow, graceful walk.\n\nTo this day, there are thousands of styles of qi gong and tai chi.  In order to derive the maximum health benefits of either qi gong or tai chi, it is highly recommended that you learn the movements from a certified, competent, and qualified instructor (i.e. instructors teaching in U.S. acupuncture schools).


it seems everybody yahoo web page has change. There are now borders on web page. anybody got a fixed?

This is yahoo!s new design and will be showing up on everyone's computer soon.


what is the purpose of the external jumper wire on a variable-speed reversing drill switch?

Your supposed to put your tongue on it while its running. It makes it drill faster.


burning tongue metallic taste in mouth bitter lips inside peel tongue coated gums with rough stuff on them?

dude head right back to the dentist NOW....


Who can give me the lyrics to the Punky Brewster theme song?

Maybe the world is blind, or just a little unkind.\nDon’t know.\nSeems you can’t be sure of anything anymore, although,\nYou maybe lonely and then, one day you’re smiling again.\nEvery time I turn around,\nI see the girl that turns my world around.\nStanding there . . .\n\nEvery time I turn around,\nHer spirit’s lifting me right off the ground.\nWhat’s gonna be?  Guess we’ll just wait and see.


name the geometry of given a line and a point not on the line...no line can be drawn through the point?

It is a postulate of Euclid's Parallel postulate, more specificly it is known as Playfair's axiom, so it would be part of Euclidian Geometry, or to be specific linear Euclidian geometry


Polite warning. Many of the take your money and disappear. I lost over $3,000. I now focus on the following program..click below.


is there anybody that thinks that homework is so boring?

i would have to agree with you on that point. However we still have to do it right? as much as i hate doing it i cant take classes that dont require any homework at all for the rest of my college life!


I'm a fan, I really don't know any of the players though.  I cheer for them and root them on at games.


Is one of you in charge of "how" money is spent in your marriage....what if you stay home?

taking care of a family is a full time job in itself.  a marriage is  an equal partnership.  If both people work then both split the household responsibility.  Either way both partners should have a say in the money. Your full time job is your family. if you were working outside of the home he would need to help you with the household stuff.  Equal partnership.


erythrocytes (red blood cells)\n\nneutrophil granulocytes (the most abundant type of white blood cells and form an integral part of the immune system)\n\neosinophil granulocytes (white blood cells that are responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body)\n\nlymphocytes (a type of white blood cell involved in the human body's immune system that plays an important and integral part of the body's defenses)\n\nthrombocytes (are the blood cell fragments that are involved in the cellular mechanisms that lead to the formation of blood clots)\n\nother blood components: fluid plasma


Like any writing, this depends on the market and your experience.  A great place to meet and learn from other freelance writers is http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl  This is a very open-hearted group.


My 7 year old wants to know why shrimp and lobsters have to be in water to survive, but not crabs?

First of all, crabs as a whole cannot survive on land.  Only a relatively few species can leave the ocean.\n\nSo, why have some crabs made it out of the water while lobsters and shrimp have not?  Body structure.\n\nShrimp are primarily swimming creatures.  Their legs are not remotely designed to support their weight.  They are not likely to evolve into terrestrial animals from their current condition.\n\nLobsters may live on the submarine ground, but they have those long tails.  Those tails would not be easily supported above the water, leaving them to drag in the dirt.  Since the lobster has rather important stuff under it's tail (including gills), this would be fatal.  They aren't going to be able to make the transition to land animal easily.\n\nCrabs were all set to evolve to life on the land just from how they evolved under water.  They lack the long dragging tail, their gills are better protected, they have strong body lifting legs.  All that's really needed is some futher modification to the gills to let them survive short jaunts on land, things easy to evolve while living near the tide lines.\n\nThere are even some crabs in the amazon that are more terrestrial than marine!


how old do you think the queen will live to?

It looks like she's going to live forever. She needs to step down though and give the thrown to someone younger who can do something with it.


What are the tag questions fpr these sentences: "Show me where the cafeteria is.." "Let's go to the beach..."

If I know what you're asking:\n1) won't you?\n2) okay?\n\nusually tag questions come from statments of fact like:\nThat's beautiful.\nThat movie was awful\n\nthen it's easy to say "isn't it?" or "wasn't it?"  It's a little harder for a command (number 1) or a suggestion.  but I hope I helped.


If you are interested in filing a medical malpractice suit, you should be aware of several things when contacting an attorney.\n\nFirst, in these types of cases the attorneys generally work for contingency fees, which means that if they think you have a good chance of winning, they will take your case, and if they don't or if they think you will not collect much, they will not take your case.  A contingency fee is a percentage of the judgement- so if you win, the lawyer will get, say 33% of what you won as her fee, plus their expenses.  The flip side of a contingency fee is that if you don't win, the lawyer does not get paid.\n\nSecond, since it has been two years since the incident, you may be out of time to file any kind of suit.  Depending on the state, the time limit (called a statute of limitations) can be different.  It might be one year, two years, four years: it just depends on your claim and the state.  A lawyer will be able to find out for you.\n\nThird, hospitals are very accident-conscious and they keep lots of records.  At the time it happened, did you sign any release forms?  You may have already signed away your right to sue them for this; hopefully you kept a copy of any paperwork they gave you.


No, it isn't wrong to study death, as it brings you to terms with your own mortality.  Perhaps where it becomes 'wrong' is if it is an obsession or if you start being the 'cause' of death yourself.  \n\nI did some research into mummification a while back, and I was fascinated with the process.  However, I wouldn't say that I was infatuated with death.  Try to look at your interest as a hobby, or perhaps a career, did you consider becoming a mortician?  Or maybe a crime scene investigator, or murder detective?  Or, if you are more into the research angle on a purely literary vein, how about investigative journalism?


how do i pass a drug test (its in less than 2 hours)?

You are out of luck.  The best way to pass a drug test is to just don't do drugs.  There are so many ways of drug testing today and some are foolproof.  For example, the only way to pass a hair strand drug test is to be drug free for 2 years!


i am  just starting to watch basketball can some 1 tell me da good teams and can you tell me the rules?

Some good teams:\n\nEastern Conference\n1. Detroit Pistons - arguably the best starting five in the NBA\n2. Miami Heat - Shaq and Wade make one of the most feared tandoms in the NBA\n\n3. New Jersey Nets - Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, and Richard \n   Jefferson have the best backcourt in the NBA arguably.\n\nWestern Conference\n1. San Antonio Spurs - Tim Duncun, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and the defending World Champions need I say more.\n2. Phoenix Suns - Probably the most exciting offensive team, can score at will with Steve Nash, Shawn Marion, Boris Diaw, and a great bench.\n3. Dallas Mavericks - Dirk Nowtizki, Jerry Stackhouse, Josh Howard, and a great defensive mind in their coach Avery Johnson, a very talented team.\n\nAs for the rules:\n\n4 Quarters 15 min each quarter.\n\nBall is jumped to start game and teams proceed to try to score on offense with either a two point shot done inside the three point arc or outside the three point arc for three points. \n\nThey are rules against contact that are called fouls, if the offensive player is shooting they get to shoot free throws done from the free throw line and each shot is worth 1 point. Each player is allowed 6 fouls per game before they foul out of the game. \n\nThat is the basic structure, and whoever has the most points at the end of the game wins or it goes to a 5 min overtime period if its a tie and continues to more overtimes till the tie is broken at the end of that time.


Georrge Harrison\n\nTom Petty\n\nRoy Orbison\n\nJeff Lynne\n\nBob Dylan


How do I get my bf to tell me he loves me?

Hun you've only been with him for 6 months. It's a good thing that he doesn't want to rush things. It took me and my fiance a year and a half before we said the magic words "I LOVE YOU". Now we've been together for almost five years and are about to have two kids. Stick it out. It was worth it for me. Good luck and if you need someone to talk to, my email is flower_child69420@yahoo.com


what is out of pocket expense of home equity line of credit?

home equity line of credit sucks. It's like a credit card with your home. Low rate, but it's revolving. Watch out for that!! Not good stuff.


What are the benifits of art classes for student?

Life is not only about spouting facts and doing paperwork. It is also about creativity (we wouldn't have anything without people being creative/inventive). Not only that, but Art provides additional support, emphasis, and reinforcement for certain essential skills used in core academics: observation, attention to detail, visual-perceptual skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, etc.\n\nIt is a very important part of education, and should be included in every school.


My wife wants me to go abroad but my mistress doesn't want me to.  Whom will i follow?

Do what you want to do since it seems like you're already there. Maybe there's a reason why your wife wants you to go. So then she reassured that your away from the other woman in your life. Or maybe she has a lover that she wants to spend time with. Your mistress probably doesn't want you to go cause you'll have time to think about your relationship with her and make a choice of either her or your wife, or she's scared that you'll cheat on her like you do your wife. You know how the saying goes, "Once a cheater, always a cheater". Either way ......


it was the build up of a cheesy substance that you\nget on your teeth when they are not brushed for a long time.\nduring that time a toothbrush was a luxury item.


Who will be the oldest player in this World cup?

Russell Latapy is 38 for Trinidad and Tobago.


why don't ordinary investors build lighthouses?

Do we need anymore?  Maybe its just not an item we need seeming how we now have satellites over the ocean.  Good question


Do you think Muslim- Americans are mistreated?

I had a Pakistani classmate in middle school in the states who was harassed by other students not long after the 911 tragedy. They were making fun of him in the bus and they were saying racial slurs to him in class. It's a sad thing to see how the terrorists' act of hatred had influenced and reinforced some of us to make judgements on people based on their race and/or religion and not on how they are as a person. You can't fight fire with fire.


What was the time-line of the Vietnam war?

Here is a nice timeline with root causes of the Vietnam War


Do all dreams have to be big dreams?  Can people dream and aspire to only be normal?

Dreams fit the person.  For example say you grew up in a home with alcoholic parents, in and out of shelters, poverty, violence, all that stuff.  I think it would be perfectly normal for someone to have a dream where no yells in their house.  Or they have a job and can pay all of their bills.  Do you see where I'm going with this?  There is nothing wrong with just being normal.


do you know the universities in germany which have a course language english and has a major physics? thanksss

About Physics:\nThe University of Bonn has a good Physics department and many of the classes are taught in English.  Here's a link to their website (In English): http://www.physik-astro.unibonn.de/index_e.html\n\nAbout exchange (In English):\nThe University of Bonn also has a great study abroad office.  Here's the link: http://www.uni-bonn.de/en/International_Relations.html\n\nHope this help!


where can i find free online bible studys for boys ages 9-11?

CHILDREN'S BIBLE LESSONS\nwere written especially\nfor children, but they are appropriate for any age.\n\nA Kid's Heart - A play and learn site with resources for kids and their teachers


The answer to your question is (C). \n\nEvery living organism is made up of one or more cells, all cells arise from preexisting cells, the smallest living organisms are single cells, and cells are the functional units of multicellular organisms.\n\n"Virus - a non cellular parasitic particle that consists of a protein coat surrounding a strand of genetic material; multiplies only within a cell of a living organism (the host)."


I got a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics which is hard to narrow down to one subject, but I guess I must've liked Calculus in High School...\n\nMy favorite Subject to teach is Local- and Wide-Area Networking along with Advanced Cisco Router Configuration...\n\nMy favorite thing is Graduate School in Clinical Psychology... the next easier thing was Computer Science and Mathematics was the hardest...\n\nIn higher Mathematics, Calculus is called "the calculus" because it's only 1 of many tools that are used to write a proof...Analytic Geometry might fill a page or 2 of your proof, Pre-Calculus Algebra might be what's needed to solve part of a proof\n\nRemember the problems at the back of the book with an asterisk (*)?  "For extra credit, prove..."\n\n\nOnce you study "higher(?)" Math, \n\n(a) everything below it becomes Arithmetic, not "Do the Math"\n\n(b) instead of proving something, like continuity, you hafta prove that Continuity should be allowed as a operation on the Real Number System\n\n(c) instead of proving the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, you gotta prove that derivatives should be allowed as an operation on the Real Number Line\n\n(d) there are no pictures, there are no equations, there are no variables...just paragraphs crashing around in the air...\n\n(1) theorems\n\n(2) definitions\n\n(3) proofs\n\nGood luck in your studies


ok, none of these answers are correct.  i'm a tattoo artist.  you need to wait at least two weeks before immersing it in water for long periods of time.  this means swimming and taking a bath.  you can take showers because you're not soaking it.  ever notice what happens to a scab after you take a bath?  it falls off.  this is exactly what you don't want to happen with a tattoo.  it takes at least a full month for a tattoo to heal completely.  generally after two weeks you are through the flaking and/or scabbing stage, so it is usually safe at that point to go swimming.  by the way, if you have any more questions, please ask a tattoo artist.  they are the only ones that know for sure.


"file.bin pictures won't show yahoo" What can I do to make file.bin will show in yahoo?


Who is the better player Steve Gerrard or Frank Lampard?

Probably Gerrard.  He lead Liverpool, a rather underdog team, to the Champions League Title.  Lamps has done what, sodded around with his 500 trillion dollar team and tucked away a few goals?


CPG Internet Marketing.what does CPG stand for?


What is the ONE thing you hate about our society?

Were going down the road to Fascism and no-one seems to want to stop it. Everyone would rather be concerned about American Idol rather than bring to justice the corporate-puppet murderers who run this country.\n\n\n\npeace


Why would an organism be gram positive or gram negative for a biochemical test?

The Gram reaction is based on the structure of the bacterial cell wall.\nIn Gram-positive bacteria, the purple crystal violet stain is trapped by the layer of peptidoglycan which forms the outer layer of the cell.\nIn Gram-negative bacteria, the outer membrane prevents the stain from reaching the peptidoglycan layer in the periplasm. The outer membrane is then permeabilized by acetone treatment, and the pink safranin counterstain is trapped by the peptidoglycan layer.


How do I report someone to the three Credit Bureaus?

write to these addresses or call\n\nEquifax\nPo box 105873\naltlanta ,ga\n(800) 525-6285\n\nExperian\npo box 2104\nallen,tx 75013\n(800) 397-3742\n\ntransunion\npo box 34102\nfullerton,ca 92834\n(800) 916-8800


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  One person's sauerkraut is another's candy apple.


How do I get over my fear of bell-turns when I swim?

I had trouble just flat out doing it but I wasn't afraid of doing it. To fix your fears I'd say go one one of those big twister things that flip you all around and have 3 rings with some guy running it and turning you all around. It'll get you used to flipping. But for the hitting your head part just flip kind of before you're supposed to flip and you should be all set. If you come up too short then just gradually work your way in and the frustration of not doing it right will get you to do a flip and you'll learn that the chances of hitting your head (even for a tall person) is very slim at either end of a pool. The only time I ever hit the bottom bad was when I did a backstroke flip turn and I was pointing right towards the bottom of the pool and I got a bad hang nail. Other than that you should be OK doing flip turns.


what is the rap song called with the lyrics "you know we got that get paid, we do this like everyday"?


How do I get a grant for starting my own comedy club?

It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate (particularly Matthew Lesko), federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business such as comedy clubs. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.\n\nEven SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html... \n\n"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.\n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html


What do you think of the previews for the new 9/11 movie 'United 93'?


What is the appropriate amount of money to spend on a wedding gift?

As much as you feel like giving & can afford & if the bride & groom have any class they will be delighted & grateful for whatever they receive. There is no set amount that's proper & it would be completely crass for anyone to feel a gift was not enough.


when u feel tha butterfly feeling everytime u here his voice. when u cant get him off your mind no matter how hard u try. when even though u may have had problems u still want to make things work. when u talk to him you feel happy or as if u can say anything and it will be okay. when u realize that all these things and more is telling u that your in love!!!!! so dont wait or hold back cuz some times chances only come around once and if u dont take that chance then u might miss out


Everyone in this nation is an immigrant or has derived from immigrants, even the Native American Indians that crossed over from Asia over the Alaskan-Siberian Land bridge some 10,000 years ago, so anyone saying that mexicans were here first is suffering from a cranial rectal insertion complex.  Plus Mexico was conquered by the US in alittle war called the Mexican-American War, and If I remember right we wiped the table with them so they should be thanking their lucky stars that we didn't full take all of their lands!


Is it 'politically correct' now to have countries and borders ? Does it hurt peoples feelings ?

Your question is it politically correct to have countries &borders? As a U.S.citizen from texas I would assume that you are inquiring about the borders from Mexico or other parts of the United States. My family have lived just across the border of Nuevo Laredo, Tamps Mexico. we are located, just across the river which is Laredo, Texas. And they had their country and we had ours. But lately there have been a lot of shootings and deaths across the river that we are glad that they live in their country and us in ours. There might be mixed feelings about it but, Politically correct, I would say yes.


what is the normal range for a white blood count?

A normal WBC is in the range of 4.8 to 10.8 thousand cells per microliter (uL) of blood. After the total WBC is determined, the WBC's are broken down into their different types. This is called a differential blood count or Diff.\n\nThere are five different types of white blood cells:\nNeutrophils\nLymphocytes\nMonocytes\nEosinophils\nBasophils\nThese different types all have unique functions in the normal processes of the body. Changes in the amounts of these different types, whether or not the WBC count is normal, high, or low, also gives the doctor important information.\n\nNormal Ranges for a Differential Blood Count:\nNeutrophils: 3150 to 6200/uL*\nLymphocytes: 1500 to 3000/uL\nMonocytes: 300 to 500/uL\nEosinophils: 50 to 250/uL\nBasophils: 15 to 50/uL\n*(/uL stands for per microliter of blood)


I say LeBron James got screwed for no beging mvp!AGREE OR DISAGREE?

I agree with you completely. They were talking about how Steve Nash had to do it without Amare, and all that crap, he still had Marion. LeBron also played without Hughes, and I think people forgot about that. LeBron got robbed.


I accidentally (stupidly) wiped out some information in my computer?

It's called System Restore.\n\nStart > All Programs > Accessories > System > System Restore.


how much tiime is estiimated to loose in a month?

drink lots of water and exercise. you don't really have to cut out any of the food that you love, just eat them in small portions. eat 5 or 6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones to keep your metabolism going. a safe amount of weight to loose is a pound a week, but you might lose more than that.


If you exercises and don't sweat, do you still burn calories?

Yes. Some people just sweat more than others and some not at all, but I'll bet if you took your workout to 45 minutes you'd break a sweat. It also depends on the intensity at which you are working out. I used to walk a 4 minute mile and not really sweat that much. So it depends on the person.


why do southerners still cry about the civil war when they lost and it was ages ago still use terms yankee?

because we southerners believe we where right ( at least some still do)..as for the term Yankee, it is used for anyone from the north, so don't feel insulted, they are just still alittle sensitive about the north winning..........the only part of the south i thought was really wrong was slavery !!! no man should own another............


which method of HBV genotyping is most easiest and reliable?

Unfortunately, my friend, like with HCV, there is no standardized or commercial method available for HBV genotyping at the moment.\n\nthese websites may help : http://jcm.asm.org/cgi/content/full/41/12/5473\n\nhttp://www.biology-online.org/biology-forum/post-11699.html&highlight=\n\nhttp://www.aegis.com/news/pr/2001/PR011243.html\n\nyou can make your own mind up about which is most reliable.


SAMSUNG. YAHOO. INVENTEL. google. ask.com. pakatalk.?


Tony Snow is the new White House Press Secretary.  Is this fair and balanced?

Yes, pertaining to the White House secretary.  Both parties hire press secretaries who portray their party in a positive light and support the party.  The press and the American people don’t expect anything more from the press secretary than for him to be an extension or public relations spokesperson of and for White House policy. \n\nAs for Fox News, the American people can pretty much disregard any expectations of fair and balanced news reporting.


3) An essential part of common law is that you are presenting yourself as married.  If you do not want to be common-law married, then you aren't.  You aren't married just because you live with someone.\n\n2) Common law marriage is a historical form of marriage.  For poor people, rural people, etc. who could not afford to or did not care to get married in a church.  Basically before there were $50 court house weddings.  This was a way to establish a marriage between to people who could not utilize the standard methods of getting married.  The requirements include cohabitation, acting as a married couple(shared bills, taxes, bank accounts, or the like) and, most importantly, putting yourselves out to the public as being a married couple(referring to each other as husband and wife)  Many states no longer recognize common law marriage because you can now go get the $50 court house marriage.  Well, that and the fact that laws and everything are more complicated now than they were 100 years ago and we need the official marriage to protect the rights of everyone affected.\n\n1) Virginia does not recognize common law marriages.  HOWEVER, if you are "common law married" in a state that does recognize them (say SC) then you move to VA, they have to recognize the marriage.


Do you think Portugal can win the World Cup?

I beleive Portugal no doubt can win the world cup, if they continue with the form they had in euro 2004 and with a little luck that they didn't have in previous cups they with me one of the favorites coming in and my pick to go to the finals. With new stars like Christiano, Maniche, Deco and legends like Figo and Pauleta the mix will benefit them in my opinion. Finally a great coach, which they lacked in 2002, is just the advantage they have in Scolari.


If a soul enters at the moment of conception, and identical twins form a week later, do they have half a soul?

My ex used to say that my sister and I each had half a BRAIN...  :-))


why dont we feel comfortable in atmosphere of 30 deg cel & 40% RH,while our body is at 37 deg & has more water

The human body is adapted to be comfortable in temperatures lower than 37 degrees celcius (98.6 degrees F.). This is mostly due to the fact that the body gives off it's own heat - and quite a lot of it. (That is the only reason blankets work - they trap the heat your own body produces.) Our bodies need to give off this heat in order to function properly. This is why in higher temperatures, we are uncomfortable. The heightened outside temperature makes it more difficult for our bodies to get rid of the excess heat that they are producing.


Name any political figure you truly respect & why?Please identify your country.?

Deng, Xiaoping, the chairman of the People's Liberation Army of China.  He transformed China from an isolated nation into an engaged member of the international community and lifted millions of people out of poverty.   CHINA


If you could only save those of the Jewish faith by killing Hitler as a baby, would you do so? And How?

No, I wouldn't, and for two reasons: 1. He could have been replaced by someone worse; and 2. In my opinion, the Holocaust had to happen.\n\nNo, no need to flame me. I'll explain. \n\nI see the Holocaust as sort of a lesson, in that it shows just how depraved humanity can get. In fact, it's sort of the perfect case study, not just of how barbaric humans can get, but also of obedience and its effects (Stanley Milgram used it as a starting point in his own chilling but fascinating study on this very subject; I've provided a few links below explaining about him and his work). It's a very harsh lesson, but it has to be learned if such an atrocity is to be prevented from ever happening again.


I need a real girlfriend .How can i find one ? and how can i make her like me ?

try some dating sites like hi5,friendfinders,etc....\nwhen u love her she will like u.


Does crossing your legs when you're sitting make you gay?

No; but crossing the legs of someone of the same sex may mean you're gay!  (snicker)\nI sometimes put my right ankle on my left knee (or vice versa) and rub my tired foot; oh my goodness, I've crossed my legs!  Does that mean I'm gay??!!\nWhat does it matter if you cross your legs, or, for that matter, if you're gay or not?\nIf you are self-confident about your sexuality, then you don't have to prove anything to anybody.


back in the 1800's USA ranch workers got $30 and found, what is the 'and found?'?


How to generate eleciricity from sun to be used for cooling?

Solar cells convert the solar energy into elctricity and this electrical energy can be used for cooling


who is a good american author who writes about fantasy? also what has he/she written that is good?

Believe it or not, Clive Barker is one of the best fantasy writers I've ever read. Not all hardcore like elves and stuff (well maybe some), but he writes some stories, like crossover of real life and fantasy.\nHe had one story about the main character on a quest, and this other character met up and went with him, it's name was PieOhPah, or something like that. I say 'it' because it was an assassin that could change forms, even sexes to it's own need. One of his books is called Everville.


why do i sneeze when i look at the sun or when i walk fron the shadow to the sun?:S?

I do also, have since childhood. An eye doctor told me that it is not all that uncommon. He had a word for it that I do not recall. Harmless, and somehow related to the eyes. Great news is, your children can expect to have it also.


I have some very small warts on my genitals, How do I get rid of without going to the Dr?

You need to see a doctor.  Genital warts are caused by different strains of HPV (human papiloma virus).  A couple of the strains, when transmitted to women, can lead to cervical cancer.  I think the warts can be removed but you should not have unprotected sex with any woman until tests show that the infection has cleared.


In what is pele more superp to Maradona?

Pele was completely dominant on the field. He played for a longer amount of time at a high level. He had field vision, ball skills that make you sick, a shot, and was the vision of excellence. He is the picture perfect poster boy for soccer. \nMaradona on the other hand was a extremely talented player. His ball skill was awesome. Have you watched any of the 1982 or 1986 world cup games. He could single handedly dribble through half of the opposing team and tap it in the net. He could have rivaled Pele for the "title" best ever...but as we all know he let it slip. Drugs and obesity did not fair well for him. \nPele will forever be the epitome of football! Viva Pele!


The exact color? Light lime green, genearlly. Some times lemon yellow.


if the police come to your door, with a warrant for your arrest, are you obligated to open it?

There are several things going on here. First, there is no "Debtor's Prison" in America, although there are ways to end up in jail by purposely avoiding debts or refusing to pay legitimate debts and breaking other laws, like hiding your money in offshore accounts and not reporting it.\n\nIf police come to your door, you should never, ever open it until they produce the warrant and allow you to see it through the peephole or whatever. Usually, they "claim" to have a warrant, but rarely do they have one when they're on your porch; they get one later, which of course, is against the law. \n\nSince you've been in jail and been thru the system, you probably know the police break more laws than any criminal ever thought about, and the police do it every day. They have complete disregard for the law, because they are above the law and nearly beyond prosecution for something petty, like the manner of arrest (unless they get caught on video, like the Rodney King beating).\n\nThe police never come alone, so they have more witnesses than you do, and all of them will swear in court they had a warrant if you didn't check beforehand. \n\nThey will have to have "exigent" circumstances to break your door down and come get you. They don't like to do that and create a bunch of nasty evidence of their violence and obrusive nature, so they will usually just stake out your house and wait for you to come out. Either way, you would have to deal with it. Now that it's in the past, it's a done deal, unless you had a camera pointed at them.\n\nLive and learn and go on; try to put it behind you. You can't beat them anyway on such a flimsy thing that they deal with all of the time.


Name four occupations Whitman mebtions in "I Hear America Singing."?

mechanics, carpenter, mason, boatman\n\nhttp://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15752


who was the first prime minister of Australia?

Sir Edmund Barton (1849 - 1920)\nFirst Prime Minister of Australia 1901-03


What are the best versions of PHP, MYSQL to install punbb on Windows XP ?

try using winlamp it work great on xp it hase apache2 php5 and mysql


what are the Characteristics of Tourism marketing?..i need at least four!?

Actually tourism marketing is simillar to general marketing in the sense that you have the basic four Ps Product Promotion Place and Price. But there is a basic twist, Your "product" is an experience that is linked to a place. .  \n\nSo tourism marketing is (Characteristic 1) DYNAMIC arround the experience where tradicional marketing is "Static" arround the product.\n\nTourism is a service ans as such is Transactional this means not measurable apriori. you can not apreciate its characteristics until you recieve the service and by the time you recieve it you will have transacted with it.\n\nAs opposed to tangible products which you can measure (and physicaly touch before you buy) a good comparison example is a car. .  tangible (which you can touch measure and test) vs Going to a movie, no matter how much reference you have of it, you will not know it until you have watched it and by then you will have transacted with it. \n\nSo Characteristic 2 is "TRANSACTIONAL" \n\nCharacteristic 3 would have to be CULTURE centric. or CULTURAL if you wish, this means, tourism marketing must establish attainable links between the "experience" it s marketing and the CULTURAL BAGAGE of the target audience. . \n\nThis way you have ecotourism (for those who have "green" or "adventurous" CULTURAL Bagages), Edutainment tourism (for the familiy oriented CULTURAL BAGAGE) and Full Package tourism (for the Business wise CULTURAL BAGAGE)\n\nCLUSTERED could be  The fourth characteristic. You will see that tourism marketing has a diferent approach to the product mix and in general focuses on agregate or "cluster" positioning. (targeting a unique experience across a broad scope of niche markets)\n\nseldom do you find great touristic positioning results that are multiclustered, but such cases do exist. . .\n\nPARIS and VEGAS are probably the best examples of multi cluster touristic positions.