What is the most inexpensive way to pay for your education if you're ineligible for the pell and student loans

When it comes to education, think of it as a long-term investment. Sure it costs a lot now, but if you could get into Harvard and be $100,000 in debt when you get out, you can definitely get a good job (with Harvard in your resume) and pay off your debt in 5-10 years. Also, when you get a good job, you can build your credit and get other types of loans to pay off your education debt. So don't sell your future short just because of money. If you have the potential, invest it in a good education.


Because if they didn't, the species wouldn't exist.


Best solution for getting rid of dark circles under the eyes?

Someone asked this before so this may help: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AleiY379gy6npQ28ARN4uh8jzKIX?qid=1005112800065


I want to download the Story of the birth of Jesus for 9 to 14 year old. I want the true meaning of christmas?

i think that is wounderful , that means you know what christmas is about , do you get it CHRISTmas


can anyone tell me where in the Koran does it say that muslims have to kill non muslims?

Sure here it is:\n\n"...4.89 They desire that you should disbelieve as they have disbelieved, so that you might be (all) alike; therefore take not from among them friends until they fly (their homes) in Allah's way; but if they turn back, then seize them and KILL THEM wherever you find them, and take not from among them a friend or a helper..."\n\nIslam although started as benign (minority phase) became more oppressive as it gained power and rule over people (majority rule phase). This one here cancels out the others where execution of "force" is shunned (it's very hard to execute force when you're handful).\n\nHowever, Koran asks us to kill the ones who were once Muslims but now they are not. It's moderate and forgiving to those "of the book" (meaning christians and jews) but unforgiving to the ones who turn from the religion. \n\nIt's understandable for Christians and jews are "others" who see it from outside, whereas once-muslims know about the inside deal. \n\nA little bit too dangerous to warrant death penalty. Well, just remember Brutus.


What is the ideal treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder?

Currently, anti-psychotic medication and behavioral modification treatment are the best options. 'Do-it-yourself' strategies rarely if ever work. Try www.crazymeds.com for more information on a peer to peer level, with links to mental health topics and terminology.


Why do some humans excel and some just "don't get it" no matter how hard you try to teach them?

Humans have to be given the chance to excel. There are many contributing factors to this. Try looking into their socio-economic backgrounds - are their parents smart, did they provide love and support needed to excel, are they repeating the only thing they know and that is their family history? It's all about socialisation.


How do I contact Porter Wagoner, the singer?


How do I check the credentials of a lawyer before hiring?

Check with your local Bar Association.  Most attorneys are members of the local bar.  In Arizona, all lawyers have to belong to the bar association.


Anyway to find phone number if i have address?

I would start very basic and easy.  Use Yahoo! People Search (http://people.yahoo.com/)  You can enter there name and city, state and if they are listed, there number should show up there.\n\nIf not, you can try a search firm like Intelius, who can do a search based upon an address and give you much more info than you are even looking for but it doest cost at least $7.95 to do a search.\n\nGood luck and my advice is not to make it too personal.  Lesson learned on your trade and make sure you only trade with reputable people in the future.


You could go to a site like Smiley Central. However, be sure to read their terms of service as I believe they track your Internet Usage as part of their service.


I'm interested in designing a wall of some 20 framed pictures. i need suggestions on placement?

I usually place the biggest one first. Start placing the smaller ones in a symmetrical pattern keeping your focal point on the biggest. Mark with pencil where each one will go. Then call your mom to come over and see what you are planning. If she doesn’t like it she will play with them every time she is in your house FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.


My mother bought a burial plan from a funeralhome that is out of business.  How can I find the burial plan?

The first place to check would be the Missouri Funeral Directors Association.  Even if that firm was not a member, they could point you in the right direction to find out what was done with the pre payment.  In many states, the prepaid funeral funds must be placed in trust so they are available even when a firm goes out of business.  I have information that shows their number as 573-635-1661\nThey are in Jefferson City.  You could also try the State Board at 573-751-0813


how can you let go of someone when you love them so much?

You never really do honey,  you just take it one day at a time........... just appreciate the time you spent with them, and let it go......


where can  i find the source sode for red hat -linux?

I believe that the source actually appears on disks 4-6, which you probably don't have. RedHat has so many optional packages that the actual install download is three disks, and some installs do not even require all three. For the rare people who need the source, there are the extra three cd's that people can download. \n\nOtherwise, if you just want the kernel source, you might be able to try something similar to this:\n\nrpm -i kernel-2.4.20-18.9.src.rpm\n\nand just substitute the version number of your kernel which you can find by running this command:\n\nuname -a\n\nThe RPM command should download the source from the web.


No, they display ten ten just because it the best position for the hands to show the company name at the top and some say it is a nice symetric position here is an article from ask yahoo: http://ask.yahoo.com/20050603.html


Whats the risk of getting HIV from a hospital blood transfusion?

A Red Cross study reported in 1989 that the risk was one in 153,000.\n\nCurrent estimates are that fewer than 1 in 1,900,000 blood components is capable of transmitting HIV.\n\nTherefore, the risk is very very very small.  You should be more worried about other Transfusion-Transmitted dieses.


Why DO people hate the dentist? He does help you!?

Well, most people don't really like the idea of someone having their fingers shoved in your mouth. Even if they are wearing gloves, that's just not something that appeals to most people. For those who don't take care of their teeth by brushing, flossing, ect then they don't like the dentist because they know they have a dental drill and cavaties to be filled. Not fun at all. It's sort of like asking why people don't like to have their colon checked, ya know?


Some societies have a single culture (language, religious beliefs, life expectations, etc), but one like ours (American) is fragmented.  Any somewhat unified group which has their own cultural glue could be called a sub-culture.  (Gays, Conservative Christians, Latinos, Urban Blacks, Gangs, Neo-nazis, Pagans, Yiddish Hebrews, Academics – the Ivory Tower, Politicians, Militant Feminists, Little China, Swingers, Artists, Musicians, etc.)\nThey often have a language or vocabulary which sets them apart.  When interfacing with people outside of their own group, they often behave or speak just a little differently than when they are with other members of their group.  Sometimes members are difficult to observe in public, but often they are proud of their differences and do not wish to blend in.


If fat women are really happy how they are, why do they need to put down thin people?

Being a BBW I never realized how much I actually do that. I think part of it comes from being overweight and being made fun of by thinner women. I also think it comes from fear and jealousy. I don’t want my man going to someone else, especially a thin person. It’s a feeling of not being good enough. It’s a fear of loosing to someone who doesn’t make you feel good. And yes in my case there is jealousy that you can be thin and I can’t. Well not as easily as it seems for you. I for one apologize on behalf of BBW's that have made remarks or made you feel bad for who you are. I agree that it's not acceptable.


I do all the demo CDs for ESRI. Does that count? Mind you, I don't work with GIS that ofter, but I interact with those who do--every day! I am located at their main office in SoCal.


Where can I find Old Version Yahoo Messenger?

They have all old yahoo messengers http://www.oldapps.com/yahoo_messenger.htm


The one which is satisfied with his performance and who can have a very good educational aswell as good discipline back ground,that means,who has good parents,teachers,friends etc


Just sign in to http://avatars.yahoo.com/ and customise the hair section on the "Appearance" tab


how to i pick stocks that will go up in value?

I try to pick stocks that are industry leaders that for some reason are having problems at the time.  When everyone one is dumping but the stock has only a slight setback that is when to buy.  I also look to see if the company is buying back it's own stock.  This indicates that they have looked at the market and have decided there are no companies they wish to purchase or do not or can not expand their products or services.  Also if the coampany pays a consistant dividend it usually means it is fairly stable.  With dividends being taxed at a lower rate now (15%), the dividend can mean a stable company.  Again I try to find companies that are in a down cycle but are stable.  Others will choose companies that are up and coming in an industry.  The major problems with them is they are usually cash poor and if there is a major downturn in the market or their industry, they may not have the cash reserves to weather the storm...


hello there, please i want to know if yahoo messenger have it's regional office in nigeria, and where it.?

Lets resolve this overdue question by bringing it to a vote.


16 year difference in age - college teacher/ former student.  How long before it ends?

She could have been just struggling financially and looking for a sugar daddy. Or she might be serious about him, who knows. But even then they will be together for a while, but let's say in ten years she will still be young and he... not so much. She'll end up leaving him for a younger guy too, which will serve him right. Ethics professor my a**! I just hope you are not asking this question because you are considering taking him back after she dumps him. I assume, you are still young, so now is your chance to find someone who will respect and appreciate you. Let this jerk learn his lesson and hopefully he'll end up lonely and miserable, and you'll find a wonderful new man. Maybe look for someone who is a little older too. At least you'll know that you'll always be as young and beautiful as he can hope for:)


Hydrocarbons produce energy when they are burned, producing water and carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. This releases the stored energy, and leaves the byproducts in a lower energy state.


Will the Phoenix Coyotes make the playoffs this year?


Because we are one week from free elections.  Because if we can have a democratic foothold there, it would go a long way to having democratic societies pop up throughout the Middle East.


Are there any home remmidies or over the counter medications for hemmeroids?

Witch hazel and cortizone are the two most effective treatments. Surgery may sometimes be necessary in extreme cases. There is no CURE as they are just lesions which can be caused by many different things.


You get into a league(public is a random league, and private is one with an i.d# and password.)Then with a minimum of 4 teams, you can get a "live draft"(one where everyone shows up and chhoses their players on-line)or a automated draft.(each team pre ranks players and the computer determines the teams.)Then, you can trade players, claim them off the free agency and waivers, and then comes playoffs. The commish for private leagues chooses the playoff format. For public leagues, playoff format and point distributation is default. Whoever wins the playoffs wins the league! Have fun next year with FF!


Why did the Yankees make the Damon-ater shave his world-famous beard?

I think that's the rule the Yankees have you play for us you shave your beard thats why he did it if it was for any other team he would have kept his beard


Alternating between cardio and strength training can keep you fit but not exhausted.  The key to avoiding the difficulty of getting in shape is to remain active.  I know this is a lot easier said than done, but if you maintain at least a basic level of fitness you will feel better and it won't be as difficult when you are getting into shape for the season.


Is Messianic Judaism a legitimate religion or is it just a way to try to convert jews to christianity?

Messianic ""Judaism"" was a product of Reverend Donald MacGavran, in his book, UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH, where he created the idea of Indiginous Cultural Evangelism, the idea being that christians would have more success missionizing other ethnic and cultural groups if they made it look like one was not leaving their culture or ethic group when they converted to Christianity. The idea was used by Martin Rosen, a Baptist Minister ordained ten years prior to MacGavran's book, who changed his name to Moshe Rosen, and founded a ministry called Jews for Jesus. The "Jews" for Jesus originally began as the San Francisco office of the organization called, "The American Board Of Missions To The Jews." The American Board Of Missions To The Jews now calls itself The Chosen People Ministries. As Moshe Rosen became more successful, the now ex-Jews his group converted began to organize, with help from Christian denominations who also missionize Jews, and they call themselves, "Messianic Jews." One can read all about this from the "Jews" for Jesus's own web sites and books.


What are the Theories involving Mathematical Word Problem by Rita Atkinson?

I looked for Rita Atkinson and any books she might have published. She is a psychologist and has published psychology textbooks. Nothing on word problems, as far as i can see. Unless it is someone else, but it didnt show up on google or amazon.com


What is the origin and meaning of "Who's your daddy?"?

I don't know, but this is a very important question and I want to know the answer, too.


proxy server, anon servers, but ultimately you can't, you can be traced if you are doing anything illegit..


Why do so many people pick their nose while driving? Don't they know we can still see them?

The real question is, Do they care? I pick my nose in my car; people see me. I really don't care about what a bunch of strangers think of me, especially when I realize I won't talk to most of them in this lifetime.


where can I get a no CD patch for Stubbs the zombie?

yes .. i tried this site already\nhttp://www.gamecopyworld.com


What was "Sir" Charles Barkley's nickname while in college?

Jelly Roll Monster, and he already knew one of his nicknames was "Round Mound of Rebounds." Sir Charles gave this answer in an interview he did for TNT sports before he became a regular commentator in the late 90's.


The distance around the Earth, also known as its "circumference", is 24,906 miles = 1,578,044,159.9999997 inches.


If you arent deadset on Honeymooning in KC try the Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs MO, about 20-30 min from KC, small town charm, Historic Hotel. NICE


I am trying to remember back in the '60's most kids got drunk on a cheap liquor that came in a bottle?

How about Boone's farm Apple wine? 30 years later I still remember that crap!\nB²


do you know what the sepoy rebellion is?


do soap bubbles last longer in warm air or cold?

Relatively large soap bubbles have been maintained for tens of years by protecting them under glass such as a bell jar from wind currents and dust.  The secret is to use very pure water and soap to form the bubble's soap film.  For example salt added to the soap will interupt the bonds between soap molecules of the film and cause it to pop.  Therefore temperature should have little effect on a good soap film kept near room temperature.  Freezing the bubble may destroy it.  However for bubbles containing impurities like salt, a warm temperature may promote drying of the bubble allowing the impurity to pop the bubble sooner.  The initial soap film may be many layers thick but with time will thin down to a single layer much as a pile of window screens could be reduced to a single screen.  When the film is thinnest it is most prone to rupture if impurities are present.


What vegetable, fruit or nut is a good source of vitamin B12?

B12 is the one vitamin that is unavilable to a vegan diet. And those who are vegan, must eat B12 supplemented food. But since you are vegetarian, dairy products will give you enough B12!


if part of pi = (look at details) what is the rest?

Pi goes on for infinity.  The page below will take you to a million decimal places.


It's spelled: Tenebrescence. Tenebrescence, also known as reversible photochromism, is the ability of minerals to change colour when exposed to sunlight. The effect can be repeated indefinitely, but is destroyed by heating.


January - New Year's Revolution\nJanuary - Royal Rumble\nFebruary - No Way Out\nMarch/April - WrestleMania\nApril/May - Backlash\nMay - Judgment Day\nJune - Great American Bash\nJune/July - Vengeance\nAugust - Summerslam\nSeptember - Unforgiven\nOctober - No Mercy\nOctober/November - Taboo Tuesday\nNovember - Survivor Series\nDecember - Armageddon


Why should I buy McAfee virus scan if Yahoo gives it to me free?

Getting back to the actual QUESTION ;-) ... I'd guess that any version of MacAfees (or Nortons) that you can get for free will work just fine, but probably only for 6 months or maybe a year, THEN you'll be asked to pay to maintain the service.\nCheck the small print !


i never had sex before,i'm a guy. what should i do?

Don't stress it. Everyone has sex eventually. For the most part the first time sucks!\n\nWhat you want to do is find someone you trust and care about, develop a meaningful relationship with them. Talk openly about what it's going to be like and what to expect and whether the both of you are ready, BUY PROTECTION AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT, then when the time is right do it.\n\nThen keep doing it, alot. Do it anyway that you can work it and you feel safe. It's not a performance, it's a very serious joining of two people. It easier the more you do it. And you will get better and better. But ALWAYS BE SAFE! Always.


what are the stages of psychomotor skill?

Five stages of psychomotor skills development \n\nStage 1: Acquiring knowledge of what should be done, to what purposes, in what sequence, and by what means. \nStage 2: Executing the actions in a step-by-step manner, for each of the steps of the operation. \nStage 3: Transfer of control from the eyes to other senses or to kinesthetic control through muscular coordination. \nStage 4: Automatization of the skill. (The stage is characterized by reduction of the need for conscious attention and "thinking through" of the actions.) \nStage 5: Generalization of the skills to a continually greater range of application situations. (This last stage applies to the productive/strategy/planning end of skills continuum.


How to prevent certain Domain Admins from creating another Domain Admin account?


Will there come a time that the term 'African American' will be considered politically incorrect?

good lord, i hope so. if you werent born in africa, then moved to america, then you are not african american. i am just american. that should be good enough if you are black, white, latin, asian, or of any decent. until 'African American' becomes politialy incorrect, i will refer to myself as 'German-Norwegian-French-American'.


i need a movie that has to do with the sepoy rebellion?

See 'Mangal Pandey' movie. It is about the sepoy rebellion started by Mangal Pandey. It is a pretty good movie with nice depiction of these times. Check out the movie website - http://www.risingthefilm.com/


Five Worst Presidents   \nJames Buchanan\nAndrew Johnson\nFranklin Pierce\nWarren G. Harding\nWilliam Henry Harrison\nCourtesy: C-SPAN


What language would you like to learn and Why?

Japanese, the main reason for this is that it is a fun langague to speak, but it also allows you to work internationally, and then help whatever company you are in reach globally.\n\nPersonally, most companies where i'm from look heavily on people who know more than one language, and will often put them in higher positions to be able to use such abilities.


I am a painting contractor and want to hire a full time helper?

IRS Designation 1099 in lieu of W2/W4. Contractor status.\nAll taxes are responsibility of your sub contractor.\nI do 1099 work often.\nTo be fair let your worker no of all the rules.


Rate your level of expertise:\n1- Computer Dude.  I can handle anything.\n2- Experienced. I don't know it all, but I've fixed a few in my day.\n3- Unafraid Novice.  I'm not technical yet, but I want to learn.\n4- Joe User.  I can browse the web, send e-mail, and play games, but I don't want to mess around with the thing.  It should be easy and just work.\n5- Total Newbie.  The insides of a computer might as well be the insides of a nuclear reactor.\n\nIf you put yourself anywhere from 1 to 3, then go for a clone.  You get more machine for your money, but you will have to handle the tech support yourself.  If you are a 4 or 5, then buy branded.  Anything that goes wrong will be backed up by a decent warranty, web support, and updates.


How do I put a picture up on the screen?

By using Paint Brush, make a picture and then save it. Press make it as a wallpaper. You are done.


Do you believe that public executions would deter crime?

I don't think executions deter crime at all, and I don't know why public executions would make it any better, not least because there is no way to actually force people to watch them. The sort of people who would choose to watch them are the sort of people who wouldn't commit crimes.\n\nCanada does not have the death penalty, and yet has a third as many murders per capita. Also, the United States has a murder rate significantly higher than any of the other first-world countries, all of which don't have the death penalty. Finally, non-death penalty states have consistently lower murder rates than death penalty states.


Does anyone know what happened to the Snow White show at Disneyland?

Okay, this info, I got from a website, so don't quote me.  \n\nIt is not being featured at this moment.  It will supposedly be presented again in summer 2006 and then be retired....but hey, if it's as popular as it was before, then it will probably go on.


What things can I do/give/mention to make someone feel like they're in the Midwest on Xmas (we're in CA)?

Around here(in Missouri) there are two things that tend to be associated with a "down-home" Christmas-Large family gatherings(even a group of friends) and homemade baked goods. I know that sounds corny, but it seems like everyone is making gift baskets of homemade candies of cookies. Peppermint Crunchies are easy to make-crush candy canes and mix with melted dark chocolate. let cool on wax paper that give away. I hope one of these ideas will make your loved one feel like they are home on Christmas. PS-real popcorn strings on your tree are always an old-fashioned touch and they are fun to make!


They have a good chance as long as their defense continues to play well.


what is  the post office protocol use in internet??

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


What are the chepeast and most effective ways to advertise my website?

I would go with Google Adwords.  This will get you some targeted traffic (resulting in people wanting to be at your site) and quick.  Be sure to monitor your hits so that you can shut it down when you don't want to spend anymore money.


Why has my logitech mouse stopped recharging?


Isn't it time Beckham was dropped from the starting line-up for England?

u are right.it s time he leaves.he should leave the place for the youths like rooney


Where can I find a lot of free sample code for VB, VC and ASP ?

A good place to start is http://www.devx.com/


what is the etiology of the noma disease ??

Main Entry: no·ma\nPronunciation: 'nO-m&\nFunction: noun\nEtymology: New Latin, from Greek nomE, from nemein to spread (of an ulcer), literally, to graze, pasture -- more at NIMBLE\n: a spreading invasive gangrene chiefly of the lining of the cheek and lips that is usually fatal and occurs most often in persons severely debilitated by disease or profound nutritional deficiency


How much would I get in advertising revenue if my site has 300,000 users?

Generally it shouldn't be a problem to find ad agencies willing to buy your traffic or supply you ads for this relatively high amount of users. Consider joining third-party network, such as Yahoo! Publisher Network, Google Adsense, or AdBrite.\n\nIf they're 300,000 unique users arriving at the site daily, how many pageviews total do they generate? Tha rates of $1-2 per 1,000 pageviews are not that hard to get.


what's the best gift for a 23year old guy?

Unoriginal but someone's got to say it:\n\niPod


How to determine primality as quickly as possible?

Given an integer N, N is prime if 2^N is congruent to 2 (mod N).


What is sympotothermalmethod and its types?

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


what is the best mortgage company to work for\nmortgage company to work \nfor.?

Your question doesn't seem to be one that this service is designed to answer. Sorry.


The next nearest star to earth (after the sun) is Proxima Centauri.\nWhat's really scary is that it would take you 4 years, travleing at light speed, to reach that star(space ships only travel 5 mi. per sec.) so in other words we aren't getting there any time soon. Hope this helped.


I am looking for barrels for a jt tac5 paintball gu but having no luck?

The JT Tac5 uses Spyder threads on its barrels.  Companies such as Empire, Smart Parts, 32*, Evil, CP, J&J, Proto, and Stiffi make Spyder threaded barrels and barrel kits.  Remember to look for barrels with porting, and possibly different sized backs, since the only way they improve accuracy is with the proper paint to bore match.


What does it mean if a women promises you things and then renigs and then apologizes later.Am I an idiot?

No, you're just like the rest of us poor fools that have been wrapped up romantically with women.  I'm not saying all women are like this, but I have had my share of frustrations with a couple.\n\nWhat it means is that you're either dealing with someone really confused or someone very manipulative.  As to how to tell the difference, time is the only answer.  If this is the first time it's happened, give her the benefit of the doubt.  I don't know what promises you refer to, but if they were sexual and you've only been seeing each other a while, then you should take a chill pill.  No matter what age you two are, that is always a BIG step.\n\nHowever, if this pattern has repeated itself over a period of time, regardless of the reason, you should consider the possibility that you're being used.  It's a technique that some women employ to keep you hanging on.  If you think it's the case, try and call her bluff.  Take some time away and see what happens.  You may be surprised at the results.


who is cuter nelly or chris brown? what song is better grillz or run it?

ewwww chris brown is butt ugly, nelly is better. run it is a better song than grillz.


can I play Quake 4 using  a Radeon 7000 video card?

You need a a video card that's dx9 compliant, at least radeon 9200se.


What are the best sites for translation?

Hands down it is http://freetranslation.com\n\nYou can get free translations in multiple languages. YOu can also easily access varieties of specificity all within the site.\n\nI use the free version ALL the time to give my foreign contacts rough ideas and I have yetto hear a great misunderstanding.


How does one date when they don't want a relationship without hurting the feelings of the other?

Be very straight forward with them from the beginning.  Tell them that you want a relationship with no strings attatched.  Maybe someday you will want a relationship but not right now.


A country of northern Africa bordering on the Mediterranean Sea. Settled in ancient times by the Phoenicians and dominated after the 6th century b.c. by the Carthaginians, the area later fell to the Romans (2nd century b.c.), Vandals (5th century a.d.), and Byzantines (6th century) before being conquered by the Arabs in the 7th century. Tunisia was taken over by the Ottoman Turks in the late 16th century and, as one of the Barbary States, was used as a base by pirates raiding ships in the Mediterranean. It became a French protectorate in 1881 and achieved full independence in 1956. Tunis is the capital and the largest city. Population: 9,920,000


take a look at the points table and explanation on the site (url below)...hope this helps!


A solid disc and a ring, both of radius 10 cm are placed on a horizontal table.......?

My layman's guess would be that the ring would start to roll earlier.  \n\nAssuming that the ring and the disc are the same thickness and made of the same material, the ring would be lighter, and that would mean it has less inertia and less force of friction to overcome.


how much is 600,000 euro in american dollars?


In C#, how do you declare a constant such that it can be used in a different class?

According to Object Oriented Design, you really shouldn't expose class properties directly. The task you're trying to accomplish can be done by using accessors with no Set method, ie. in this way:\n\nnamespace abc\n{\npublic class AbcData\n{\nprivate const string str = "xyz";\n\npublic string AbcString\n{\n   get { return str; }\n}\n}\n\n}\n\nIn this way, you're hiding str, and exposing it using the Get Accessor method.


Do people actually have a physical/mental need for music?

I would say yes.  Listening to music of a certain kind can trigger certain emotions.  This is subjective to the person listening and what emotions the music makes them feel.  Emotions are addictive and you may want to feel certain emotions at certain times.  One way to do this is thru music.


If you take leap years into consideration, the average year contains 525,948.766 minutes.  A year with just 365 days contains 525,600 minutes.


why does pubic hair grow to a certain length and then stop?

There are a lot of kinds of "hair". Each species of mammal has at least one kind of "hair" or fur. Many species have several different specialized types. For example, cat whiskers are very different from regular cat fur in texture and length. One of the main differences in hair is whether it is determinate in length (grows to a certain length and stops) or indeterminate in length (grows for as long as it is alive.) Humans have both kinds in different places on the body. Head hair, scalp and face, is indeterminate. Body hair, arms, underarms, legs, pubic area, fingers and toes is determinate. The only determinate hairs on the head are normal eyebrows, ear hair and nose hairs. I think the reason is obvious. "Wild hairs" are determinate hairs that have encountered a genetic failure. The length possibilities of each type of hair from sheep's wool to seal fur are genetically determined.  Pubic hair is a secondary sex characteristic that signals availability for mating. It is not designed to cover, conceal, protect, or warm the area that produces it. It may have some scent retaining or focusing function too. This is still debatable. I hope this helps.


Mammals such as your cat and us evolved from early amniotes called Therapsids, as the Professor stated. Therapsids were sometimes called "Mammal-like reptiles" but in fact, all the "modern reptiles" (lizards, snakes, crocs, turtles) evolved from another "branch" of early amniotes. The things that all amniotes have in common either 1) were inherited from a common ancestor or 2) evolved independently and achieved similar aspect. Most of the times you can tell when this is the case because such features look superficially similar, but not so much under closer examination. For example, vertical pupils are characteristic of many nocturnal animals that are very dissimilar, such as cats, alligators, or some frogs; these were acquired independently and these animals regulate their eyes somewhat differently. However, all vertebrates have one pair of eyes; this is an inherited shared trait.


Whats easier to learn.. Japanese or chinese?

If English is your mother tongue, Japanese. Japanese belongs to the Altaic family of languages, which is more closely related to English than Chinese, which belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family, is.


In most cases, a red shirt player does not play in any games that count. (They may play in exhibitions.) They can still practice with the team, etc. This allows them to develop their talent for another year before using up eligibility, and is useful when there are several established players at their position. (Example: A team already has three centers, but they bring in a raw 7-footer. He can red-shirt a year until one or more of the other centers graduate, which will open more playing time for him.)\n\nThere's also a medical red shirt, where a player gets hurt very early in the season and will have to miss the entire season (a la Jeff Brassow for UK about a decade ago.) The team has to apply to the NCAA to get this.


Good question.  I believe that it's hereditary.  My Dad was completely white before he was 18.  I started to get white hair at the temples when I was 13.  My two daughters had a few white hairs in their teens.


The official time is adjusted forward, (usually) one hour from its official standard time, remaining that way for the duration of the spring and summer months. This is intended to provide a better match between the hours of daylight and the active hours of work and school. DST is most commonly used in temperate regions, due to the considerable variation in the amount of daylight versus darkness through the seasons in those regions.


Do you talk to yourself? If so, what do you say?

I don't talk to myself outloud, but I do have a running commentary in my head. I quite amuse myself, sometimes, and often get strange reactions for "smiling about nothing." This also amuses me..\n\nI don't understand why people say,"It is okay to talk to yourself, as long as you don't answer your own questions." What's the point of asking a question and not finding an answer for it?\n\nI suppose it would be odd, though, if one were to answer his own question with a second, disembodied voice..\n\nAnd then, there's the whole issue of "talking to yourself in order to finally get some intelligent conversation."


CHARLENE  \nGender: Feminine \nUsage: English Feminine pet form of CHARLES\n\nORIGIN: French  MEANING:Small Beauty


how do I changed my no pic to pic on here>?

Go to your "My Q&A" (by clicking on your name, for example), and click on "Add details".


Can spiders shoot poison at a person trying to kill it?

not in America but there is one in another contry nowhere near America.


The US miltary has an all volunteer force, so why are people against the Iraq War due to military causualties?

Your question is one that is a little close to home for me, I am currently sitting in Iraq and I have lost one of my Marines over here.  That feeling of lost is as bad as losing a family member.  \n\nThat being said lets take a look at the people that make up the population of the U.S. a good portion has been in the military or at least has a friend or family member that is or has served.  The brave Men and Women that were sent to Vietnam are now the Parents or in some cases Grandparents of the Men and Women here with me today.  The connection is made between the one that are safe and the one that walk the wall.  No one can look the other way when it hits that close to home.\n\nThe people that greave for the loss of life I say Thank you for your concern.  The one that use the loss of life as a way to advance their political agenda I say F*** Off.  \n\nThe Men and Women that died over here died defending freedom, we all gave some, but some gave all.


how do u make a women have one. i mean a big O?

Give her some wine (let her relax), given her lots of kisses and hugs, set the right environment, and then give her oral sex. (Do the alphabet letters with your tongue.)  If this doesn't work maybe get her a toy. \n\nRemember that the BEST SEX is not between her legs but between her ears.


what gradute schools can you get in with a 2.35 GPA if you want to study history or goverment and politics?

The Petersons guide is a good resource for picking a graduate school, with a comprehensive listing of programs.  You'll also find a good resource at about.com (see below) for selecting a school and maximizing your chances of getting in.


what's your fav. NBA team? and what do u prefer east or west conference?


Is there a website where I can search Indiana criminals for free?

Crime does not pay!  looking up criminals?  pay up! \n\nahaha ooo I crack myself up! \n\nSeriously, I don't think there is something like that for every crime.  I'm sure there is a sex offender registry for your state but I dont know for other crimes.


It is a book by Dan Brown drawing upon the assumption that Christ had children by Mary Magdalade and that the Church tried to bury this fact by denying this was ever true. It's story protagonist is Prof Robert Langdon who stumbles into the controversy when a curator in the Louvre was killed and he found a connection to this mystery which he has to solve with the dead man's daughter Sophie. Tom Hanks will be staring in a movie by the same name this year.


Good and bad.  Loss of a parent, other parent stricken with cancer. Two beautiful children, a fabulous husband and family who all supported me through it.  I think it will go down in my personal history as a bad year, but not without some good memories!


How can an inmate looking forward to house arrest find an approvable home plan or place to stay?

I would tell the inmate:\n\nYour parole officer should have some tips.  There are plenty of people who don't want you in prison rely on them and not on those who could care less. \n\nJust from a practical standpoint I don't want you in prison because you cost me money every day you are there.  Get out, get a job and earn your keep.  After all that is what you want to do anyway.  Sooner than you know it you will not have to check in with anyone and be a free man again.


below is one of many sites. Do a search on "how to make a bow"


desktop computor hp pavilion a1250n athlon 64+2 3800+1gb?

Pretty good reviews for it here:\nhttp://reviews-zdnet.com.com/HP_Pavilion_a1250n_Athlon_64_X2_2_GHz/4505-3118_16-31533898.html


Where can you take free computer classes?

The best class online to learn html is www.htmlite.com.


The twin streams of Egypt's history converge just below the Delta at Cairo, where the greatest city in the Islamic world sprawls across the Nile towards the Pyramids, those supreme monuments of antiquity. Every visitor to Egypt comes here, to reel at the Pyramids' baleful mass and the seething immensity of Cairo, with its bazaars, mosques and Citadel, and extraordinary Antiquities Museum. It's equally impossible not to find yourself carried away by the streetlife, where medieval trades and customs coexist with a modern, cosmopolitan mix of Arab, African and European influences.\n\nCairo has been the largest city in Africa and the Middle East ever since the Mongols wasted Imperial Baghdad in 1258. Acknowledged as Umm Dunya or "Mother of the World" by medieval Arabs, and as Great Cairo by nineteenth-century Europeans, it remains, as Jan Morris writes in Destinations, "one of the half-dozen supercapitals – capitals that are bigger than themselves or their countries … the focus of a whole culture, an ideology or a historical moment". As Egypt has been a prize for conquerors from Alexander the Great to Rommel, so Cairo has been a fulcrum of power in the Arab world from the Crusades unto the present day. The ulema of its thousand-year-old Al-Azhar Mosque (for centuries the foremost centre of Islamic intellectual life) remains the ultimate religious authority for millions of Sunni Muslims, from Jakarta to Birmingham. Wherever Arabic is spoken, Cairo's cultural magnetism is felt. Every strand of Egyptian society knits and unravels in this febrile megalopolis.\n\nEgyptians have two names for the city, one ancient and popular, the other Islamic and official. The foremost is Masr, meaning both the capital and the land of Egypt – "Egypt City" – an ur-city that endlessly renews itself and dominates the nation, an idea rooted in pharaonic civilization. (For Egyptians abroad, "Masr" refers to their homeland; within its borders it means the capital.) Whereas Masr is timeless, the city's other name, Al-Qahira (The Conqueror), is linked to an event: the Fatimid conquest that made this the capital of an Islamic empire that embraced modern-day Libya, Tunisia, Palestine and Syria. The name is rarely used in everyday speech.\n\nBoth archetypes still resonate and in monumental terms are symbolized by two dramatic landmarks: the Pyramids of Giza at the edge of the Western Desert and the great Mosque of Mohammed Ali – the modernizer of Islamic Egypt – which broods atop the Citadel. Between these two monuments sprawls a vast city, the colour of sand and ashes, of diverse worlds and time zones, and gross inequities. All is subsumed into an organism that somehow thrives in the terminal ward: medieval slums and Art Deco suburbs, garbage-pickers and marbled malls, donkey carts and limos, piousness and "the oaths of men exaggerating in the name of God". Cairo lives by its own contradictions.\n\nThis is a city, as Jan Morris put it, "almost overwhelmed by its own fertility". Its population is today estimated at around eighteen million and is swollen by a further million commuters from the Delta and a thousand new migrants every day. Today, one third of Cairene households lack running water; a quarter of them have no sewers, either. Up to three million people reside in squatted cemeteries – the famous Cities of the Dead. The amount of green space per citizen has been calculated at thirteen square centimetres, not enough to cover a child's palm. Whereas earlier travellers noted that Cairo's air smelt "like hot bricks", visitors now find throat-rasping air pollution, chiefly caused by traffic. Cairo out-pollutes LA every day of the week: breathing the atmosphere downtown is reputedly akin to smoking thirty cigarettes a day.\n\nCairo's genius is to humanize these inescapable realities with social rituals. The rarity of public violence owes less to


What is the legal age to move out in Texas?

eh that might be iffy if you are trying to get your own apartment. If you move out to live with a friend you can do it right now I believe. However don't quote me as legal advice please, because I'm no lawyer.


What's the youngest age that a child can learn to ride a horse?

I was raised on a horse ranch and don't remeber learning how to ride. I was taught very young, I'm sure but in my mind I have always known how to ride. Four is plenty old enough to learn, my 3 yr old grandaughter ride alone and does great, she doesn't gallop yet but she walks, trots and, canters well.


Is it true the female populations speaks more words than the male population daily?


what is the most random thing you have ever done when you were bored?


when you are mixing more than one substance how can you tell if a chemical reaction occurs?

It highly depends on what you're mixing.\n\nTypically, the good signs to look for are these:\nEvolution of Gas\nEvolution of Heat\nForming of Precipitate (two clear liquids become murky)\nChange of Color\n\nPretty much a change in any physical quality. If you want to figure out if a chemical reaction occurs without actually doing an expirement, look up "Reaction Spontenaity"


Why do constructions crews start working at like 7am on a Federal Holiday.?

They need to get the job done.  On a holiday they may be getting paid quite a bit more and are voluntary.


What is the answer to 3f g (f^2g + 5f - 4 )?


What is the difference between Yahoo answers and the old service Ask Yahoo?

Ask yahoo anwsers qeustions that yahoo staff choose and then post on the internet. Yahoo users do not answer the qeustions.\nHere is the link to ask yahoo.\n\nhttp://ask.yahoo.com/ask/


Where is the best place to live in the U.S.?

I agree that it is largely a personal decision based on what you think is important however, CNN/Money named Moorestown, NJ the best place to live in 2005.


Were can I go to get public school websites?

http://www.greatschools.net/ is good.\nThey show test scores, passing rates, number of students, etc.\n\nIf you're looking for your school website, add parantheses to your school and Yahoo!/Google it.\n\nEx: "North Gwinnett High School"\n\nThis searches that exact phrase rather than any random combination of those.


Shervan or Shirvan was a former Persian province in Caucasus, a state ruled by the Shervanshahs and the birthplace of the Persian poet Khaqani. Shervan was ceceded from Iran by the Gulistan Treaty of 1813 and was annexed to Russia. It is now part of the Republic of Azerbaijan.\n\nAs is the case with many city and village names in large countries, there is often more than one city or village with the same name in different parts of Iran. Shervan/Shirvan happens to be one such case.\n\nThere is another Shervan/Shirvan in modern Iran proper, in the province of North Khorasan.\n\n:)\nPeace!


what is the best weather website to get weather?

okay there is something really cool called KXAN 36-WeatherBug and immediately when you turn on your computer, it will show the actual temperature in your town! (Click on it and see the 7-day forecast, weather pictures sent in by users, weather updates and all sorts of great xtras) not exactly sure what website it came from.\n\n2 be honest, we got it by *accidentally* breaking our hard drive and getting really cool extras, apparently because when your computer breaks, they have 2 make sure u stay a customer!:)


DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN FIND OUT IF THERE IS A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST WITHOUT CALLING THE POLICE STATION?

You'll have to find out if you're driver's license is under suspension.  They usually do that if there's a warrant.  If you don't drive then there are two things that you can do.  1.)  Think.  Why would there be a warrant for your arrest?  If you can think of even one answer then, there probably is.  2.)  Call the damn station but,it's always best to use a public phone outside of the area in which you reside (I have no idea what the hell you did).  If the officer tells you that you'll have to come in for that info, be suspicious.  If you do have a warrant, let them take you in whenever you get bored on the outside.  And, don't sign a f*****g thing until you read it.


For Gods Sake pick there answer already!! Its been 3 Months !!! How long do they have to wait?? \n\nDo the Right thing!! *RZ*


Are there any websites or books that will let you learn guitar and chords on your own?


EVERYONE which eye color would you prefer yourself or your bf/gf to have?

green eyes are the coolest, but i love when people have violet eyes


after having a heart break,can u still fall in love?or can u still meet ur dream love?

YES YOU CAN! I HAD MY HEART BROKEN ONCE AND I SUFFERED ALOT. I EVEN GAVE UP ON LOVE UNTIL I MET MY HUSBAND AND WHEN YOU DO YOU WILL SEE THE PAST AND LAUGH. \n\nGOOD LUCK


Maps and graphs of data related to 1991-2000 sensex of India?

I see why you had a hard time finding this yourself, census is how it's spelled.\n\nHere's a table of the 2001 Indian Census. The maps you have to pay for but you can get them from the same website.


Will Howard Stern's new show be streamed online?

Someone called Howard on the air about that, and I guess it is possible if Howard wants it to be so. He said he has no problem doing that. Which would be great for some of us that work in offices. Right now I have the boombox going and I don't even realize that it sounds "bad" until someone says something. Like "what did they just say, something about how to prepare for anal" I start laughing and turn it down, until they walk away and then crank it back up. Love ya Howard!


'Hypothetical' = proposed or suggested - but not a proven fact.\n\n'Hypothetically speaking' means that someone is suggesting an idea or situation that isn't necessarily real.\n\nIn science, a 'hypothesis' is basically the same thing as a theory - an idea about how something works that hasn't been proven yet.


you could... whith a very very strong field you can magnetize almost everything... but you wont afford enough money and space to do this at home :-)\n\nTry for ferrofluids, these are liquids(like oil, maybe water?) containing magnetic nanoparticles... you could afford that.


Dear sir.I want some tissue mill addresses in the world.Please guide me.Thank you.Best regards/Babak?

Let's resolve this overdue question by bringing it to a vote.


Tehran (also transcribed Teheran) (تهران in Persian), population 9,000,000 (metropolitan: 14,000,000), and a land area of 254 square miles, the capital of Iran (Persia) and the center of Tehran Province. The word Tehran in Persian means "warm mountain slope" (دامنه گرم).


what are the symtoms of headache and stomachache,why it always happen to ladies and children most of the time?

Pain is definitely a sympton of a headache or stomachache.\n\nNo idea why it seems to happen to ladies and children mostly, or if that is even true.


What is the most widely used design pattern?

First of all design patter is representation of both solution and problem that repeats most often in software development process.\n\nWhat you are asking is that what is the most repeated in the repeated ones. If they find it they are gonna develop a new single design pattern that solves everything. Don't you think.\n\nSo there will always be design patters, but not best one or most often used one.


which country's men have the largest penises?

Trinadad*spelling is off* I went to college with some...LOL


I want to find out what is the hourly wage for LPN'S in Oregon.?

There is a good website where you can see all the employment information about your state at\nhttp://www.acinet.org/acinet/select_state.asp?id=11&nodeid=12&soccode=&next=state1


Why did the US refuse to sign that environmental agreement with other countries?

Bush assumes it will put US at risk of loosing the edge in industrial production.\nThe agreement will put stricter restrictions on emissions from various industries in america.\nTo adhere to the standards america needs to upgrade a large number of industries.\n\nAnother reason is these agreements will be fully implemented in usa but the other third world countries does not have the financial power or expertise to implement it. So the third world countries will be polluting and producing cheap products while US will be investing in new technologies and creating expensive products.\n\nBut in the long run US will reap the benefits if it signs the environmental agreement, as we have only one earth.


how are seizures caused and how can you prevent them?

Hi, 2 of my daughters' had seizures. My oldest daughter had them on and off for about 8 yrs. There were conflicting diagnosis's as to the cause. My daughter is a diabetic and Diabetes can cause seizures, that was one diagnosis. The other diagnosis was Epilepsy. My daughter was treated with medication for Epilepsy, but has been seizure free for 10 years now, and has not had to take medication for 9 years. My other daughter had seizures also and she too is diabetic. Her seizures were not caused from the Diabetes or Epilepsy but from high fevers. She never took medication for them and eventually "out grew" them. In my opinion seizures can be very complex or relatively simple, however even doctors don't know all the causes of seizures sometimes the cause is never known. Hope this helped somewhat. I also have a nursing degree and what I learned about seizures from my schooling I think just covers the very basic knowledge we know and there is alot more to learn. I hope your aunt finds out the cause and is able to get treatment. Let me know if this info helped you or not. Email me at s_34_28_36@yahoo.com Good luck and God Bless you.


i need to make a business plan for my mortgage brokers.  I need an outline to help me get started.?

I know that there is an outline of a mortgage broker business plan as well as a complete plan in Business Plan Pro.  I've used some of the other plans included in this software and I would highly recommend it.  Basically it saved me about 40 hours of work :)\n\nI included some reference links for you that will help.  The first one is a description of the mortgage business plan that's included and the second one is a link to a bunch of free sample business plans which should help you generate your outline.\n\nHope this helps, happy planning!


i dont think i can take much more, dont know if i want to?

Sorry to hear that you are going troubled times. But yes. People can surely get thru' this. Remember one thing. "Tough times never last long. Tough people will". If you look at the lives of all great men, you'd see that they overcame thousands of obstacles to get to where they were. Abraham Lincoln is a prime example. If possible, read their biography. That will surely help you.\n\nTroubles come into our life for a reason. They are there to give us a new perspective or to help us discover our hidden power which we haven't discovered yet. So, dont be discouraged. At the end of all the problems, you'd emerge as a much stronger person.So, hang in there. Try to talk to your friends/people who wont let you sulk. Try to join a church or a spiritual group which would help in giving you a different perspective. Try to look at the brighter side of things when things look down. Look at how happy you'd be when all problems are solved. Having a positive attitude and looking at the brighter side of things helps getting thru' times like this.\n\nI'd suggest that you do the following. Look at the problems and prioritize them. Dont look at all problems at the same time. Tackle one thing at a time. Give priority to problems that can't be postponed and try to resolve them. Again, try to look at the brighter side of things. Things will be in a better shape soon. A couple of stanzas from HW Longfellow's "The psalm of life" to keep you going.\n\nNot enjoyment, and not sorrow,\nIs our destined end or way ;\nBut to act, that each to-morrow\nFind us farther than to-day.\n\nIn the world's broad field of battle,\nIn the bivouac of Life,\nBe not like dumb, driven cattle !\nBe a hero in the strife !\n\nLives of great men all remind us\nWe can make our lives sublime,\nAnd, departing, leave behind us\nFootprints on the sands of time ;\n\nFootprints, that perhaps another,\nSailing o'er life's solemn main,\nA forlorn and shipwrecked brother,\nSeeing, shall take heart again.\n\nLet us, then, be up and doing,\nWith a heart for any fate ;\nStill achieving, still pursuing,\nLearn to labor and to wait.


How and where to download the Java Applet?

Firstly go to this link   http://www.java.com/en/  then down load Java software link at very top of page. Once downloaded go to windows control panel/add/remove programs/ then remove older versions of Java one at a time this way. The older programs will foul-up the newer version. Your son may have created a mess if he just deleted the program and not removed through windows add/remove.


Santa in his red/white garb was propagated many years before the images produced for Coke.\n\nIn 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, an Episcopal minister, wrote a long Christmas poem for his three daughters entitled, "An Account of a  Visit from St. Nicholas." Moore's poem, which he was initially hesitant  to publish due to the frivolous nature of its subject, is largely  responsible for our modern image of Santa Claus as a "right jolly  old elf" with a portly figure and the supernatural ability to ascend  a chimney with a mere nod of his head! Although some of Moore's imagery  was probably borrowed from other sources, his poem helped to popularize the  now-familiar idea of a Santa Claus who flew from house to house on Christmas Eve—in "a miniature sleigh" led by eight flying reindeer, whom he also named—leaving presents for deserving children. "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," created a new and immediately popular American icon. In 1881, political cartoonist Thomas Nast  drew on Moore's poem to create the first likeness that matches our  modern image of Santa Claus. His cartoon, which appeared in Harper's  Weekly, depicted Santa as a rotund, cheerful man with a full, white  beard, holding a sack laden with toys for lucky children. It is Nast  who gave Santa his bright red suit trimmed with white fur, North  Pole workshop, elves, and his wife, Mrs. Claus.


Which country is the next possible superpower,or the next possible rival of U.S?

As with much in life, the first matter to explore is who has the desire for global power? This then comes back to the human wants and desires which are then collectively expressed by what can broadly be described by the term " culture". Most cultures (political and religious) are inherently competitive. \nSo how will the US loose its power? By repeating the example of the Roman empire - by becomming fat, lazy and the decay of moral standards. \nWhat can be said about a society where the most visible icons are vacuouse "celebrities" who parade their promiscous sex and drug lifestyles and the masses actually admire them!! It wasnt always so. America became great while it still had moral and ethical belief as its guiding light. \n\nSo the question then can be asked - which cultures exhibit the desire to challenge the prevailing world order?\n China is definitely one of my picks. In recent yrs China has made it very plain that it no longer wishes to be inward-looking but wants to become the dominant power on the planet. As it happens, western liberal politics is actually enabling that to happen as we speak by rampant increasing trade, investment and exporting jobs (ie wealth) from the west to China. Can China supplant the US?  My pick is absolutely and given China's history and cultural outlook on the rest of the world, it would not be a benign power that upheld freedom but a highly controlling one ( such as in Orwell's book "1984"). Consider also the horrors of the "Cultural Revolution". (read book "Wild Swans" by Jung Chang)\nSeeing the growing weakness and decay of the US, China is currently spending up large on military capability that goes way beyond any reasonable defense needs. This already concerns the US and in 5-10yrs could match or even surpass.  \n\nGiven Ive chosen to focus on cultural competition, the other megatrend in  my view is that of Islamization (or Islamo-facism as some have described it). The muslim world view is very disturbing to a western liberal such as myself (read the koran yourself - see link in sources)and the recent aggressive action against western values and societies (from 9/11, to French riots, to Sydney riots etc) is just the tip of the iceberg. With western national identities and cultures being ever more diluted in favour of "multicultural societies" (which include massive Muslim enclaves - in Sydney the Police fear to enter such neighbourhoods), the collective will of these multi-cultural societies to stand against competion from other cultures has been substantially weakened and continues to erode from the inside. You need look no further than the impotence of the French to deal with the riots decisively. \nMuslim nations have chosen non-conventional warfare as they dont have the military capability or the expertise to wage open warefare. But terrorism from without, coupled with substantial populations of Muslims inside western countries (over 2 million in US; over 6 million in France; some 350,000 in/around Sydney)are a threat that the west is still largely  blind to. \nBut is it possible for Islamic nations to become a superpower?  Maybe - all its takes is for the US to become weaker and for a revised definition of what a superpower is. Indonesia (the most populous Muslim country with some 120 mill people has a substantial standing army or close to 200,000) could in theory overrun Australia / New Zealand to start with. While at present Australia has superiority in air and sea capability, the gap is not that great. New Zealand has no air force and tiny navy.   \nAmerica did take up the challenge post 9/11 and the limits of military power have been starkly exposed. \nIs America still the undesputed superpower? No. American economic power is also slipping fast. All hail the WTO and unbridled pursuit of short term, short sighted profit that ignores national interests !


Why do men call woman crazy when you prove them wrong?


Are lakers going to make playoffs this season?

The only correct answer from anybody is they do not know. It is too early in the season to give an accurate answer as to any NBA team making the playoffs right now.


Do you think that distant galaxies with other inhabitants living on them will ever be discovered?

Certainly, chances of another intelligent species out there are trmendous. Just a matter of time, before they find us, or we find them.


how can astrology describe  a person so accurately ?

Astrology is not considered to be a science, but is more appropriately an art, and is separate from astronomy, the scientific study of outer space. The calculations performed in astrology involve arithmetic and simple geometry and serve to locate the apparent location of heavenly bodies on desired dates and times based on tables constructed by astronomers. There have been astrologers who claim to try to put astrology on a sound scientific basis, but for most it is an art that merges calculations with their own intuitive perceptions. For most astrologers the purported relationship between the celestial bodies and events on earth need not be causal, nor even scientific.


`coz males phisiology is different than females.females phisiology is accepted to have baby,it`s life and it has it`s orders.


What's the defintion of forensic chemistry?

"Forensics" is a very broad term that just means analytical (generally used in reference to crime scene analysis).  Thus, when looking for information on a Forensic Science you shouldn't just type in "Forensics," because you'll get everything from psychology to odontology.  This site is dedicated to Forensic Chemistry, or analytical chemistry, applied to crime scene analysis.  This would generally include bomb fragment analysis and various other types of chemical residue analysis. \n\nForensic Chemistry and Toxicology generally concerns the detection and characterization of poisons or toxins exhibiting adverse physiological effects. Laboratory methods used in chemical toxicological analysis cover a wide range and may be broadly classified as follows: (1) physical tests (2) crystal tests (3) chemical spot tests (4) spectrophotometric tests (5) chromatographic tests.\n\nThis website should be a great resource: http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=vc2%5C3wk%5Cwk3_forensics.html


Can anyone give me some ideas on how to help my parents?

I guess it depends on if you're living with them or on your own.  Living at home, you could help with income from a job (if you're old enough), offering to give up some things that contribute to their expenses, or just be more economical with heat and electricity.\n\nIf you're on your own, you could simply offer some money every month if you can spare it.  Maybe offer to pay a credit card or utility bill every month.  Or you could help them research ways to get their financial situation in order.  Homeowners have a lot of options related to their home's equity--maybe a bill consolidation loan secured by equity.\n\nMostly, just be their kid, and let them know you'll do whatever it is you can to help.  I'm sure it will mean more than you will know.


Pigments in your eyes serve the purpose of screening out excess light.  All eyes "should" be brown.  Genetic defects in certain pigments results in a variation of eye color either by incorrectly transcribing pigments or not expressing genes that should be expressed.


What exactly constitutes an assist in NBA basketball?

In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. According to the Official 2004 NCAA Basketball Statistics Rules, an assist has to be "a major part of the play," which either finds the player already with a "positional advantage", or helps him or her get one. There is thus some judgement involved in deciding whether a player deserves an assist.


How many gallons of paint for a room that is 12' x 15'?

Depends on how thick you want the paint to be on the wall and the solid particle content of the paint. Here's a document that will allow to calculate exactly the amount you will need -- once you've picked out the paint you want to use and have the information to fill in the unknowns.\n\nhttp://www.generalpaint.com/tdm/docs/Permit_Access/pdf/spreadrate.pdf\n\n\n\n\n\nTo danisaacs (below): What the hell are you talking about? A wall only has two dimenions that have any part in determining how much paint to use (width and height). The thickness isn't relevent.


What is the selection method for flanges in piping system for oil & gas or chemical industry?

It is depands up on the type of piping which u have selected. Mostly you can select raised face flanges.It will reduce the size of the gasket which u r going to consume on it. And it will give a correct contact b/w two flanges.One more thing is you can very well select butain rated flanges for with standing high pressure.


Where does the word Fosset come from? Its only an American word- not used in the english mother-tongue?

Actually it was used in the 'mother-tongue'.  Check the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and you will see that use as early as 1348.  It is now rare in England but quite regular in America.\n\nThe OED can be consulted online if you have an account or use it from a library/school.  Otherwise. use the book in a library.\n\nThomas Talboy, PhD, Director\nUbiquity International, LLC\nExperience. Explore. Embrace the World.(TM)\nhttp://www.ubiquityinternational.com


If you are looking to replace a lost W2 form from a prior year you will need to contact your employer for that information.


effects of personality in teaching students?

I've been teaching for nearly 11 years.\n\nStudents generally like the fact that I'm willing to have an honest sense of humor with them on their level.  They also know that I am willing to allow them to have some space too.\n\nMy personality is a bit playful most of the time.  I guess this has a lot to do with the fact that I enjoy doing what I do, and the students know it.


"Trial and error is a method for obtaining knowledge, both propositional knowledge and know-how. In trial and error, one tries an option to see if it works. If it works, then we have a solution. If it doesn't work - there is an error - then one tries another option."


Why can't the telemarketer hear me say "Hello" when I answer the phone?

Telemarketers do not actually dial the phone calls.  They sit at a desk and wait to be alerted that they are being connected to a call through their call system.  It would be a waste of time for telemarketers to wait on the line for someone to answer the phone because there could be no answer or they could get your voicemail.  Your voice actually triggers the connection.  They do not hear you say hello because they have not been connected to you yet.


What am I to due about an employee with full blown AIDS and doesn't care if he gives it to anyone?

Unfortunately, you can't LEGALLY tell your boss about your co-worker's illness. However, when it comes to stuff like this, I personally tend to throw legality out the window and leave an anonymous note on my supervisor's desk. Make sure it's anonymous. The government provides for the person, people provide for the people. My instinct says your duty is to yourself and your fellow workers who are not infected.\n\nHow sure are you his mouth has pus-filled blisters in it?


How to please those customer if they don't like to pay their debts, how to talk to them?

i wouldnt worry about pleasing them. if someone is delenquent and is not willing to pay they are not worth pleasing. otherwise if they want to pay and cant they will say so and will be willing to work with you.


Is there any group of people that is super intelligent based on the theory of evolution?

In principle, one group of people could evolve to be much more intelligent than others.  That is probably how we (Homo sapiens) wiped out the Neanterthals (Homo neanderthalensis).\n\nAmong us Homo sapiens, the evidence that one race is more or less intelligent than another is not convincing.  Differences in performance on intelligence tests (and who is to say that is relevant) are small.  Any discussion of the relationship of race to intelligence immediate gets shouted down by those who believe they are about to be judged inferior.\n\nIn principle, a small group of very intelligent people, who everyone could agree are more intelligent than the rest of us, could have evolved or could have been created by selective breeding (eugenics), but if there is one, they aren't showing themselves.


if i were to drink 56 cups of coffee and abotu 50 red bulls in one day, would I be able to travel?

No.  No terrestrial object can travel at the speed of light.  If you were traveling at the speed of light you would literally dissentigrate from the millions of pounds of air resistance pinning you down.


You can contact the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-0433.


do any of u know how to shhoot fire works?

It depends on the type of fireworks you are attempting to shoot off. \n\nCheck the links below of more info.


Does anyone know the street address and zip code of Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas?


How to delete a file completely from Hard Disk?

A file Can't be deleted permanently from a Hard Disk.\nBut you can Assure that it can't be retrieved.\nThere are many software which are available in market so you can reteive Data. It can be termed as deleting permanently.\nBut it is not actually deleting of file. Rather than the same part of hard disk is written many times with other data. Normally having nothing info and set by that software. \nAs that part of hard is write by other data many times. so it is not possible to reteive that data.\n\nFrom a  Full formatted hard disk you cant retrieve data.SO Full (Not Quick) Formatting of disk can be used to delete data. which cant be retrieve in future.\n\nthere are many softwares like, Sure Delete etc


Have you ever heard of Mellon Collie by the "SMASHING PUMPKINS"?

the name of their cd "Melan collie and the infinite sadness" has a piano solo called that that is very good.


should you send thank you cards for christmas gifts?

Yes. I try to imagine the giver taking the time and energy to select a gift just for me. It takes a special amount of focus and care to select and gift and I feel very blessed that someone has given me the gift of their attention as well as whatever they have given me. For me to send a sincere thank you note is just a simple way that I can show them how much I appreciate what they have done.


hey thats me i was looking for someone who was in the 7th grade wat up


How many unique first name, last name combinations are there ?

A little more then 10 billion. That is exactly why they  do this birth controls. There wouldn't be any other name available for new children.


do you think that the earth will be destroyed someday...??

Absolutely.  \n\nHow long depends on what you consider destroyed.   Chances are we'll be long gone before the planet is left abandoned by our own dieing sun which is about 1/2 way through it's life cycle.  From the linked Wikipedia artical, it claims that the earth won't be engulfed and vaporized by the sun, but it won't be a good thing one way or the other.\n\nWhat happens after we have no sun is tough to say, but you could probably argue that at that point if not long before the earth would be unable to support life.


Wha do you do if no one answers your question?

theres really nothing you can do except cross your fingers and hope that someone will


How do I revert back to a prior version of mozilla firefox? I just downloaded the update files and now I?

It's possible you are behind a firewall and it is blocking Firefox from accessing the internet.  If you are using Windows XP SP2 go to Start > Control Panel > Security Center and Under Manage Security Settings click Windows Firewall and go to the Exceptions tab if Firefox is in the list check it and if it isn't in the list click Add Program and then add it to the list.\n\nIf that isn't the case, uninstall the version of Firefox you just got (what version was it?) and try installing Firefox 1.0.7, if you can find it.  Mozilla has pulled that version in favor of Firefox 1.5.  My guess is there is a firewall preventing it from accessing the network and if it isn't Windows Firewall then you will have to go through the settings in whichever one you are using.\n\nIt's also possible that there is a restore point right before you installed the newer version so go to Start > All Program > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore and select "restore my computer to an earlier time" and see if there is a restore point before you installed the update (any date in bold has a restore point set).  If there is click on that date, click Next and click Next, the restore process will now start, let your computer reboot and you should have the older version back.


Is it possible to  zip & unzip files without the help of Winzip?

Windows XP will handle ZIP files itself. Just save them and the double click and they will open up in a new window right in Windows.\n\nYou can also get a free unzip file such as 7-Zip that will work just as well and handle other types of compressed files. You can find it at http://sourceforge.net/projects/sevenzip/


Who's your favorite nascar driver? Bet you can't guess who mine is? lol?

Is it kevin harvick mine is dale jr. but i like harvick too.


Seems like you have a fast metabolism like me.  I think your best bet is to begin lifting weights and eating lots of protein in order to put on a little muscle.


Who knows how I can get a job as a contractor in Iraq, Afganistan etc.?

Blackwater Security is what you are looking for:\n\nhttp://www.blackwaterusa.com/securityconsulting/secopps.asp


Why isn’t phonetically spelled the way is sounds?

The words "phonetically" and phonics stems from ancient Phoenicia, where all words sounded as they were spelled.  That was so lng ago that many words in the English language have since been adopted where spelling no longer relates to consistent sounds.  But phonics (which sound out words) are consistent.


ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION: Is it not true that...,HeavenO is a better greeting than Hello  ???  WELL......?

I'm sorry, but HeaveO, Hello, and Limbo all pale in comparison to... Ahoy, Matey!


Solve the Riddle: In The Beginning and The Ending of Life there lay a Hugh Question, What is it?


How can I do precise lattice parameter measurement?

x-ray diffraction gives you basically the fourier transform of the lattice structure - so to get the actual lattice, you can inverse transform the XRD pattern to get the real-space structure.\n\nif you already know something about the crystal structure and just want to measure the lattice spacing (is that what you mean by lattice parameter) you can orient the various crystal planes relative to the xray beam, and use bragg's scattering law to calculate the lattice spacing.  \n\nbragg's law is nL = 2d sin T    where n is the order of the diffraction peak (n=1 for the maximum peak), L is lambda the wavelength of the xray beam, d is the lattice spacing and T (theta) is the angle between the beam and the crystal plane you are studying.


The right way to declare a property in c# is:\n\n<acces_modifier> <return_type> <property_name>\n{\n  get\n     {\n     }\n     set\n     {\n     }\n}\n\nAs an example:\n\nclass Dog{\n   private string _name;\n   \n   public string Name{ \n     get {return _name; }\n     set { _name = value;}\n   }\n}\n\nand you access it like this:\n\nDog myDog = new Dog();\nmyDog.Name = "Buddy";\nConsole.WriteLine(myDog.Name);   \n\nHope it helps.\n\n\n\n\n\nthe "value" keyword gets created automatically by the compiler.


Do I need to pay estimated CA state tax on the gains from a stock sale?

That depends on the amount of the gain, your overall tax bracket, the amount of tax already paid for the year, etc., etc. The best strategy is to use a tax planning tool and put all the information in for the year including your filing status (single, married joint, married separate, etc), wages, tax withheld, whether or not you have mortgage interest or property taxes, interest and dividends as well as the capital gains. IF you come up short, you should pay Federal and state estimated taxes. If not, no reason to do so. You could be hit with a small estimated tax penalty which is basically equal to the amount of interest due on the amount of the underpayment if you come up significantly short.


Victoria College is a community college serving Victoria, Texas and the surrounding counties. The college first began classes in the Patti Welder High School on February 4 1925


who is the most distinguish person on earth?

dead: albert einstein\n\nliving: stephen hawking


Has anybody here married someone that they met online?

My friend did. They were together for 4 years and married for almost a year. I think that relationships that start online have a better survival potential because you bond over similar interests and values while in the "real" world the first attraction is always physical and cannot guaranty that you will have something to hold on to once the initial infatuation is gone. I am dating someone I met online as well and I couldn't be happier.


How does a professional gay couple meet other similar couples and not do so in a gay bar,disco or  sex chat?

Try an online friend service, like friendster or myspace.\n\nThese sites can help you meet other people for friendship, or anything else you're looking for...


The melting point of glass depends on its composition.  Some glass will melt at temperatures as low as 500 °C (900 °F), others melt at 1650 °C (3180 °F).


how resistance of bacteria to antibioticc emerges??

It emerges due to the antibiotic killing off all bacteria that dont have the natural resistance against the antibiotic in their DNA. Some bacteria is naturally resistant to antibiotic, and when it multiplies it passes this resistance onto its 'children'. Over time the bacteria which isnt resistant dies off, while the resistant bacteria remains unaffected. The result is an increased population of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.


How many married women have run into thier husbands X girlfriend?

well if it was me,as long as she didn't say anything I wouldn't even look in her direction,if she does she's just tryin to rub it in your face again soooo at that point I would ask her if she likes my ring!!!!!!!


Because your part of the earth is too far away from the sun.


You can marry a US citizen. This is the easiest way to get green card.


what do i do if i been with my boyfriend for 2 years and he goes off to college?

Even if he doesn't realize it yet, or he won't admit it to you, he's going to want to explore his options a little at college. Pretty much everyone does. When you go off to college, it's pretty likely that you will too.\n\nIf you try to hold on too tightly, he may either break up with you, do things behind your back, or end up resenting you because he *wants* to explore on his own, and feels like you're holding him back. The fact that you will worry about what he's doing when you're not around will only make things worse.\n\nOne possibility is to break up with him before he leaves, but tell him that if he's interested after a semester or two, you might get back together with him. That also means that you can spend your time doing other things, seeing other guys casually, and generally letting your life go on.\n\nThere's a chance that even as he goes out and does the usual college things, he'll end up missing what he had with you. And if he doesn't, then it just wasn't meant to be, and you'll have a head start on moving on past him.


what r the scholarships awarded for ba in archiology in USA/UK?

Look on www.fastweb.com for those in the US. Just sign up and fill out the profile and it should help you find some in archaeology.


Buy an electronics lab from Radio Shack and build a few projects. I was bought one when I was 11 (about 26 years ago) and haven't looked back. The best way to learn is with practice and its never too late.


What is the best method to quiet down a class of high school students?

I don't think there is one best method. Here are a few suggestions:\n\n* Try quiet methods such as giving noisy students eye contact or holding up your hands. \n\n* Do your best to avoid blowing up in front of the class, even if you feel like it.\n\n* Realize that you can't always control them all the time. Give them some degree of freedom, while not letting them take over.\n\n* Read a book such as FIRES IN THE BATHROOM by Kathleen Cushman or TOOLS FOR TEACHING by Fred Jones. Those might give you some more ideas. \n\n* Ask your colleagues what they do. There might be a technique that works perfectly.


Look out Harry Potter! Master criminal Artemis Fowl (age 12) has created a super computer using fairy technology. It is voice controlled, works as a cell phone, can hack any web site, read any media, diagnose internal diseases and much more. And he is using it to blackmail big tech companies. To keep them from using it if they steal it, it is encrypted with an "eternity code".\n\nThe code has millions of combinations and permutations and would take an eternity to hack into.\n\nBut even more key is that the code is based on a magical language known only to Artemis Fowl.\n\nYou can use the link below to search for more details on the eternity code in the actual book.\n\nBut you might also be interested in creating your own codes or learning about how modern cryptography works. See the links below.


Is their more to life than being really really really good looking?

YES JUST BEING GOOD LOOKING LIKE YOU ARE


Why is error code 1580070057 pop up when I get ready to look at video.?

Why is error code1580070057 pop up when I get ready to look at a video?


want the date of board exams of class 10 for the year 2006 of cbse board?

MARCH             SUBJECT\n3                 SOCIAL STUDIES\n11                MATHS\n18                SCIENCE\n24                ENGLISH\n30                HINDI\n\nTHESE DATES ARE NOT CONFIRMED.\nyour school authorities would be more reliable sources.


Which University has the best Computer Department today ?

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/tools/brief/cosearch_advanced_brief.php\n\nCheck out this website.  You answer a series of questions.  Gives you schools and US News rankings. P.S. There are a lot of good schools in your field and you don't have to go to "the best" to get a good education.  It's more about what YOU do with what you're given.  Good luck!


wat is trading account and how does it works.details of trading account  and hw to open it?

"Trading account" is probably referring to stock trading account.  There are lots of places to open a stock trading account, for instance etrade.  The point is to buy and sell shares of company stock (partial ownership in companies).  It can be a gamble, so you better do a fair amount of research before throwing down money on any specific stock.


You should be careful with how is ur video I mean IS it dat or WMW or MPEG so u can easil Uploud Mpeg so convert ur video to Mpeg


on canal street in manhattan, they range from $30-$100 depending on which vendor you go to. good selection of replicas on that street.


How do I build a database to use for my ecomerce program?

In my opinion, look upto MySQL, it is the best database for your needs. Incase you have queries regarding its setup, you can lookup to the following professional forums where people discuss such problems :\n\n(1) http://forums.mysql.com/\n(2) http://forums.devshed.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=4\n(3) http://www.ahfb2000.com/webmaster_help_desk/archive/index.php/f-47.html


Why do people lie about insignificant things?

I think it depends on an individuals personality.  Some lie because they may be afraid of the other persons/peoples reaction.  Maybe the fear of being disliked.  Others may lie and give quick answers cause they don't feel like explaining themselves or the whole story.  I think alot of people do it even unintentionally and it becomes a habit.


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What was the song on the commercial for radio shack with the lady listening to her i-pod? Pretty recent.?

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Should chess be considered a sport? Why or why not?

Yes, the endurance and mental concentration required for classical time control chess, where games can last 4-5 hours or more, is quite demanding.\n\nAlso, there are a lot of psychological factors, that are also present in other sports. Much of chess is calculation, but there are also aspects of uncalculable risk.


I'm latino and i can't deside on wht color to do my sweet 15?

nothing to bold like orange or yellow, go with soft colors, pastel green, light blue or light pink.Think Easter colors trust me your court (girls) will thank you.


WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL IF MY WIFE IS CHEATING ON ME?

If you know your wife and are truly in love with her one kiss is all it will take.  From an unfortunate amount of experience, once she has been with someone else, even one time,  the differnece in the way the kiss feels is noticable.  Maybe not physically, but the difference is there.  Now proving that she cheated  is an entirely different story.


Lifting weights, especially bench presses, will at least tighten up the muscles underneath, and give some lift.  No magic cream you apply or take will do anything - save your money.


how do you delete words from the search list once you no longer need them?


how do i get  ready for my SAT math exam in a month  despite the fact that i am very weak at math ?

Practice and hard work will make a big difference.  So will having a good tutor.\n\nIf you're very weak in math, you'll want to focus on the basics.  Get a 6th-8th grade math workbook, and make sure you've mastered the material.  Multiplication, division, order of operations, fractions, decimals, etc.  The biggest reason students have trouble with math in high school is that they haven't mastered the basics.  Do hundreds of problems in the workbook.  If that's difficult, then it's a clear sign you need to keep doing more problems.  If you finish the workbook, and you're not getting over 90% correct, get another workbook.  If you need help with any type of problem, ask for help.  If this is important to you, you should spend at least 12 hours per day during your winter break on studying.  (How's that for a guideline?)\n\nIf you've mastered the material up to 8th grade math, get the book of sample SATs and the SAT math workbook, both produced by the College Board.  You can find both at your bookstore, or at Amazon.\n\nTake a full exam to identify all the problems you don't know how to do, so you can focus your efforts.\n\nTry to learn how to do each type of problem that you miss.  If you can't figure it out on your own, ask someone for help.  Consider getting a tutor.  You want to be prepared to solve not only the given problem, but any variations on it.  So if you were to get the same problem, but with a different set of numbers, you should be able to solve it.\n\nThen go to the SAT math workbook, and study the material that you're weakest in.  Do the problems at the end of each chapter.  If you run out of problems, Barron's, Kaplan, and Princeton Review all produce decent SAT review books.\n\nEvery week, take another exam to monitor your progress and identify the problem areas.  You should see a steady progress in your score if you work hard at it.


Does donating a kidney shorten your life?

There is of course some risk from the surgery itself. The living donors online web site says,\n"Because living kidney donation has been practiced for more than 40 years, research has been conducted on the long-term effects of donation on the donor. In general, these studies have shown very little negative impact."\nFor more info, see the source link below.\n\nIn a Swedish study:\n"Of 430 people who donated between 1964 and 1994, 41 died from 18 months to 31 years following donation. The causes of death included cardiovascular disease, cancer, injury or accidents, gastrointestinal disease, alcoholism, and other diseases. None died of kidney disease. The study also concluded that the survival rates of donors were higher than the general population, possibly due to the careful selection of donors based on their health (i.e., donors tend to be healthier than the general population.)"


Why hasn't the USA converted to the metric system? What's it going to take?

The US is disinclined to convert to the metric system due to many reasonable factors. First, the US customary system works quite well and most Americans see no reason to change from a system that works absolutely fine. Second, there is a comfort-factor in that Americans are used the the customary system and would have to learn a whole new system, again, for no real necessary reason except to conform. Third, there would be considerable expense. Think of the cost to change all the road signs, and that's just one thing. There's so many more things that would have to be changed. In fact during the late 70's the Carter Administration attempted to get America to go metric. Some road signs were put-up in kilometers; however, they were swiftly vandalized. The department of transportation notes that in a recent poll, the majority of those polled were strongly against even having metric along with customary units. In short, the people don't want it, and Europe trying to force it on American's will never work. Americans are not a people who are easily forced to do anything they don't want to.


How can I find out if I am still married or if my husband has divorced me? I don't know where to find him.

Please don't be misled by the previous responder. You are correct in asking your question. Most likely, unless you have been served by court documents you are probably still married. There is an off chance that your husband found an attorney that circumvented the service of process laws and your husband could still have been granted a divorce where ever he is without you knowing. There is no easy way to find out, but a good divorce attorney or PI may be able to, especially if a divorce has been granted somewhere. If you want to be divorced, your best bet is to initiate divorce proceedings yourself. Your attorney can serve your husband by publication if he cannot be located and you will be granted a divorce.


Can you please show me a picture of a cleft lip before surgery?

http://www.medical-definitions.net/images/cleft.jpg\n\nhttp://discovery.coe.uh.edu/cuin6345/tturner/project/Assignments/cleftlip.jpg\n\nhttp://www.ericblomainmd.com/cleftlp1.gif\n\nAll of these websites provide detailed pictures. Hope it helps


There is in Yahoo! Avatars it's in Sports & Hobbies.


Dr. William Harvey proposed what medical theory in 1628?

He told us how heart & circulatory system operated


is there a wireless microphone for computer?

Yes.  Check out the newegg.com link below.


around how many chinese people live in new york city?

if they live in NYC they'er New Yorkers,,, Chinese live in China


I have a good idea and would like to create my own website, what do i need to do first?

there are a number of places that will let you create your own website for free. some of the most popular ones are xanga.com and freewebs.com.


Why are pants called a pair when you only buy one?

Pants only became a single garment late in their history. Until the late seventeenth century, the garments used to cover legs (most often called "hose") were two sleeves of fabric, tied to the belt with laces (usually called "points")and open at the crotch, which was covered by the tunic, breeches, a codpiece, or not at all. In the high middle ages, only the men of the nobility were allowed to wear short tunics which exposed their genitals -- commoners had to cover up. In the eighteenth century, there was quite a bit of migration in the names of garments, and we ended up calling hose "trousers" and stockings "hose." Pants, short for "pantaloons" and named after a stock character of the Commedia dell'Arte, is an American expression which until recently was considered quite vulgar by the Brits. In any case, whether pants, trousers, breeches, britches, knickers or shorts, the concept has always remained plural even though the garment became singular.


How does sugar affect the melting of ice?

quit it!!!!!!!! this is your 7th posting@@@@


who is in fact the fastest webhost around?

I am with hostned and have been very happy with them for years. They are the fastest I have seen so far!