All categories - 4 July 2006

I'm looking to slim down a little before football starts. I know cardio is the best way to lose weight and increase endurance (for me, running longer w/out tiring out). Problem is.. I don't have a treadmill, eliptical, etc to do cardio in my house, and I live in the kind of neighborhood where it wouldn't be advisable to go running.

So my question is, what kind of exercises can I do to slim down and increase my running endurance? Currently I just lift for upper torso and such, because all I have is a bench, but I need to get my running a lil better.

Any suggestions? Thanks

2006-07-04 11:17:54 · 12 answers · asked by makemyexistence 1 in Diet & Fitness

I was a victim of sexual harassment by a co-worker just recently.
I went through all of the protocol and used the "chain-of-command" provided by my employer. It has been 3 days since I've reported this and I feel like they are trying to pacify the situation rather than rectify. Now the person, who has not issued a formal apology, can still work at the same store, just on different shifts. That means that I lose days as well! They say that it's pretty much "he said-she-said" and that there's "really nothing there" to be true. I want to know what my options are and what I can do to seek my version of justice? Thanx in advance.

2006-07-04 11:17:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-07-04 11:17:47 · 12 answers · asked by knownotall person here how about 1 in Women's Health

3 only and be realistic okay.

2006-07-04 11:17:46 · 17 answers · asked by Janey 3 in Other - Entertainment

2006-07-04 11:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by sob01 2 in Other - Computers

2006-07-04 11:17:42 · 11 answers · asked by Misty lynn 2 in Cooking & Recipes

I live in Long Beach California

2006-07-04 11:17:35 · 11 answers · asked by curious 1 in Movies

which do you find funnier ... the ultimate deadpan, or the musical maniac?

2006-07-04 11:17:33 · 6 answers · asked by greenday4ever 3 in Celebrities

lolol...i do! i love them..

oh by the way...if u dont..please dont be a butthole.

2006-07-04 11:17:30 · 9 answers · asked by d;lfkgmhklf,gh 4 in Comics & Animation

My partner has recently decided that he no longer wants to have sex as we are not married, he is struggling to cope with his guilt and feels that by continually sinning he is risking his soul. When the bible was written surely the whole 'dating thing' just didn't happen, women were 'given' away etc and didn't spend years dating. I don't want to question his faith, we are both Christian but he seems really determined to 'be ready' for the second coming and doesn't want Jesus to leave him behind.

Another thing, he is really consumed with the book of revelations and it scares me the way he talks about the end times, are we really there yet, what with all the conflict at the moment in Israel.

2006-07-04 11:17:28 · 61 answers · asked by lovinthisgame 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There's two either one will do...

2006-07-04 11:17:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

Why did u regret it ?

2006-07-04 11:17:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anne 1 in Polls & Surveys

2006-07-04 11:17:12 · 1 answers · asked by nirvanaA 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-07-04 11:17:11 · 9 answers · asked by knownotall person here how about 1 in Women's Health

2006-07-04 11:17:01 · 4 answers · asked by Jazzicles 2 in Etiquette

I have a one week old possibly fertile chicken egg I've been incubating since June 24, the due date it'll possibly hatch on is July 14th. But what I want to know is what are the chances of the egg possibly hatching if I'm not at home on July 14th?

I really want to know this because I'm hoping I'll be at home if it starts hatching incase the chick may have a problem, so what are the chances of this egg possibly hatching if I'm not at home?

2006-07-04 11:16:58 · 7 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Birds

2006-07-04 11:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

My brothers and sisters everywhere! With this essay, I am not singling out the adherents of Islam - to which I ascribe - but rather I am writing this essay to every man and woman throughout the whole world.

I ask Allah that He facilitates tat this essay reaches every ear, falls under the sight of every eye, and is understood by every heart...

Muhammad the son of `Abdullah is Allah's Prophet and the Final Messenger Sent by Allah to the Inhabitants of Earth.

My brothers and sisters everywhere! You should know that the Messenger, Muhammad the son of `Abdullah (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) is Allah's Messenger in reality and truth. The evidences that show his veracity are abundant. None but an infidel, who out of arrogance alone, could deny these signs.

Among these proofs:

1. Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) was raised illiterate, unable to read or write, and remained like that till his death. Among all his people, he was known as being truthful and trustworthy. Before receiving revelation, he had no prior knowledge of Religion or any previously sent Message. He remained like that for his first forty years. Revelation then came to Muhammad with the Koran that we now have between our hands. This Koran mentioned most of the accounts found in the previous scriptures, telling us about these events in the greatest detail as if he witnessed them. These accounts came precisely as they were found in the Torah sent down to Moses and in the Gospel sent down to Jesus. Neither the Jews or Christians were able to belie him regarding anything that he said.

2. Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) also foretold of everything that would occur to him and his community after him, pertaining to victory, the removal of the tyrannical kingdoms of Chosroes [the royal title for the Zoroastrian kings of Persia] and Caesar, and the establishment of the religion of Islam throughout the earth. These events occurred exactly as Muhammad foretold, as if he was reading the future from an open book.

3. Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) also brought an Arabic Koran that is the peak of eloquence and clarity. The Koran challenged those eloquent and fluent Arabs of his time, who initially belied him, to bring forth a single chapter like the Koran. The eloquent Arabs of his day were unable to contest this Koran.

Indeed, till our day, none has ever dared to claim that he has been able to compose words that equal-or even approach-the order, grace, beauty, and splendor of this Glorious Koran.

4. The life history of this Noble Prophet was a perfect example of being upright, merciful, compassionate, truthful, brave, generous, distant from all evil character, and ascetic in all worldly matters, while striving solely for the reward of the Hereafter. Moreover, in all his actions and dealings, he was ever mindful and fearful of Allah.

5. Allah instilled great love for Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) in the hearts of all who believed in and met him. This love reached such a degree that any of his companions would willingly sacrifice his (or her) self, mother or father for him.

Till today, those who believe in Muhammad honor and love him. Anyone of those who believe in him would ransom his own family and wealth to see him, even if but once.

6. All of history has not preserved the biography of any person in the manner it has preserved the life of Muhammad, who is the most influential human in history.

Nor has the entire earth known of anyone whom every morning and evening, and many times thereafter throughout the day, is thought of by those who believe in him. Upon remembering Muhammad, the believers in him will greet him and ask Allah to bless him. They do such with full hearts and true love for him.

7. Nor has there every been a man on earth whom is still followed in all his doings by those who believe in him.

Those who believe in Muhammad, sleep in the manner he slept; purify themselves (through ablution and ritual washing) in the manner he purified himself; and adhere to his practice in the way they eat, drink, and clothe themselves.

Indeed in all aspects of their lives, the believers in Muhammad adhere to the teachings he spread among them and the path that he traveled upon during his life.

During every generation, from his day till our time, the believers in this Noble Prophet have fully adhered to his teachings. With some, this has reached the degree that they desire to follow and adhere to the Prophet's way in his personal matters regarding which Allah has not sought of them to adhere to in worship. For example, some will only eat those specific foods or only wear those specific garments that the Messenger liked.

Let alone all that, all those who believe in Muhammad repeat those praises of Allah, special prayers, and invocations that he would say during each of his actions during day and night, like: what he would say when he greeted people, upon entering and leaving the house, entering and leaving the mosque, entering and leaving the bathroom, going to sleep and awaking from sleep, observing the new crescent, observing the new fruit on trees, eating, drinking, dressing, riding, traveling and returning from travel, etc.

Let alone all that, all those who believe in Muhammad fully perform-even to the minute detail-every act of worship-like prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage-as this Noble Messenger (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) taught and as he himself performed.

All of this allows those who believe in him, to live their lives in all aspects with this Noble Messenger as their example, as if he was standing before them, for them to follow in all their doings.

8. There has never been nor will there ever be a man anywhere upon this earth who has received such love, respect, honor, and obedience in all matters-small and large alike-as has this Noble Prophet.

9. Since his day, in every region of the earth and during every period, this Noble Prophet has been followed by individuals from all races, colors and peoples. Many of those who followed him were previously Christians, Jews, pagans, idolaters, or without any religion. Among those who chose to follow him, were those who were known for their sound judgment, wisdom, reflection, and foresight. They chose to follow this Noble Prophet after they witnessed the signs of his truthfulness and the evidences of his miracles. They did not choose to follow Muhammad out of compulsion or coercion or because they had adopted the ways of their fathers and mothers.

Indeed many of the followers of this Prophet (may Allah's blessings peace be upon him), chose to follow him during the time when Islam was weak, when there were few Muslims, and when there was severe persecution of his followers on earth. Most people who have followed this Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) have done so not to acquire some material benefits. Indeed many of his followers have suffered the greatest forms of harm and persecution as a result of following this Prophet. Despite all this harm and persecution, this did not turn them back from his religion.

My brethren! All of this clearly indicates to anyone possessing any sense, that this Prophet was truly and really Allah's messenger and that he was not just a man who claimed prophethood or spoke about Allah without knowledge.

10. With all this, Muhammad came with a great religion in its credal and legal make-up.

Muhammad described Allah with qualities of complete perfection, and at the same time in a manner that is free of ascribing to Him any imperfection. Neither the philosophers or the wise could ever describe Allah like such. Indeed it is impossible to imagine that any human mind could conceive of an existing being that possesses such complete ability, knowledge, and greatness; Who has subdued the creation; Who has encompassed everything in the universe, small or large; and Who possesses such perfect mercy.

Nor is it in the ability of any human being to place a perfect law based upon justice, equality, mercy and objectivity for all human activity on earth like the laws that Muhammad brought for all spheres of human activity - like buying and selling, marriage and divorce, renting, testimony, custody, and all other contracts that are necessary to uphold life and civilization on earth.

11. It is impossible that any person conceive wisdom,, morals, good manners, nobleness of characters as what this honorable Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) brought.

In a full and complete manner, Muhammad spread a teaching regarding character and manners toward one' parents, relatives, fiends, family, humanity, animals, plants and inanimate objects. It is impossible for the human mind alone to grasp all of that teaching or come with a similar teaching.

All of that unequivocally indicates that this Messenger did not bring an) of this religion from his own accord, but that it was rather a teaching and inspiration that he received from the One Who created the earth and the high heavens above and created this universe in its miraculous architecture and perfection.

12. The legal and credal make-up of the religion that the Messenger, Muhammad, (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) brought resembles the engineering of the heavens and the earth. All of that indicates that He who created the heavens and the earth is the One Who sent down this great law and upright religion.

The degree of inimitability of the Divine law that was sent down upon Muhammad is to the same degree of inimitability of the Divine creation of the heavens and earth. For just as humanity cannot create this universe, in the same manner humanity cannot bring forth a law like Allah's law that He sent down upon His servant and messenger Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him).

2006-07-04 11:16:48 · 7 answers · asked by Noha 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-07-04 11:16:40 · 13 answers · asked by phoenix____ 3 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

Any psychologists out there? My son has this strange but fascinating issue; and he’s had it his whole life. Ever since he was about to turn 3 years old (and I guess could comprehend the meaning of a birthday) he has hated to celebrate birthdays. He’d always cry when I mentioned that we were going to throw a party and he’d get presents. His excuse has been the same (he doesn’t cry now, he’s much older): “I don’t want to get older”. I’ve never come across or heard of any other child not wanting to celebrate his birthday or get older. I know some adults don’t like celebrating birthdays b/c it reminds them of their age, but a 3 year old? Any ideas?

2006-07-04 11:16:34 · 17 answers · asked by my30 1 in Family

Nice Hood Middle class good lawns etc.. but everyone has dam... DOGS that Bark. I am home days. I asked two if they could prevent. well lucky I did not get cops called on me or shot ( this is Georgia , Red Neck MOFO) so just here 4 months can not and will not move. Guess just get used to it . But how can people have dogs that simply stay in yard and BARK all day ( and a lot of nights) called animal services , county etc.. but short of filing law suits for infringing on peaceful enjoyment of my prepoert or killing the animals I am stuck in BarkVille, Ga.....

2006-07-04 11:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by readthesmile 2 in Dogs

What is your next assignment?
Will it kill you?

2006-07-04 11:16:27 · 4 answers · asked by mike g 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-04 11:16:26 · 7 answers · asked by b_royal_99 1 in Video & Online Games

was there a show on nick that was about human heads on pupet bodies? and what was its name? creepy but true.i got remided by ned's declassified:substitute teachers episode. Im freaken out man.

2006-07-04 11:16:24 · 5 answers · asked by chavaalex 2 in Television

www.joshgroban.com his lyrics saved me!!!!!!!

2006-07-04 11:16:23 · 3 answers · asked by cinderella 3 in Music

Driving down my street today I saw one house with a flag flying from their porch. The rest didn't care to put one up. You're getting a day off of work and it's too much trouble to show a little patriotism? What keeps you from flying your flag?

2006-07-04 11:16:19 · 9 answers · asked by Raulian 2 in Independence Day

2006-07-04 11:16:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if so when how big is it and could it hit us

2006-07-04 11:16:05 · 6 answers · asked by linda p 1 in Astronomy & Space

2006-07-04 11:15:56 · 14 answers · asked by jeanie 1 in Men's Health

2006-07-04 11:15:53 · 2 answers · asked by Bosun 2 in Military