All categories - 2 January 2007

My wife had 4 nail removal surgeries for her toe is there any permanent solution to toe nail fungus.

2007-01-02 20:46:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-01-02 20:46:56 · 3 answers · asked by Michael M 1 in Cooking & Recipes

I have been friends with this really "ghetto" black guy for over three years, more than twice as long as I've been with my boyfriend. He is a good friend and has always playfully joked about "riding them hips" and showing me "thug passion", and I wouldn't mention that he's black except that I know a lot of black guys are just very laid back about joking like that and it's not always a big deal to them because, at least a lot of them just have a more open attitude about talking about sex. I hope this doesn't sound like I'm stereotyping, I guess I just have been okay with him talking like this while I have a boyfriend because I know it's just a cultural way of talking. He used to just call once in a while and I would hang out with him with other mutual friends, but now he calls every day, and all he talks about now is sex. My boyfriend wants to beat him up and I feel conflicted because he is an old friend but he won't listen when I tell him to stop. What should I do?

2007-01-02 20:46:54 · 30 answers · asked by xNancyxSpungenxJr 1 in Singles & Dating

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2007-01-02 20:46:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

In past our parents haev lived happily in the arranged marriage setups and we have been brought up as nice kids. Why do we all then deplore the thought of marrying unknown guy? has the world gone so bad for the arranged marriage setup ?

2007-01-02 20:46:39 · 6 answers · asked by Varun 1 in Singles & Dating

I understand the Constitutional differences outlined in the 'separation of church and state.' However, how can regular United States citizens avoid prosecution for criminal acts even though they claim a priest status? If I was a priest could I violate another human abd civil and criminal rights just by wearing a priest's collar? Does anyone know what loop hole in the criminal allows these monsters to remain out of prison and deters the State's Attorney General from prosecting???

2007-01-02 20:46:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-01-02 20:46:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

He knows my sons father but they were never friends and my sons father ex girlfriend from high school used to date him and that caused problems between them now im dating him but hes afraid to let his feelings go because of the pior problemz but i know that he likes me but how can i tell him to let his feelings go ?

2007-01-02 20:46:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

There is a misconception that marijuana kills brain cells but what actually happens is this: Neurons are made of two parts; the cell bodies and axons. The cell bodies contain fiberous extentions called dendrites which receive information from the axon terminals of the adjacent cell. That information is then channeled through the neuron to the axon terminal and again to the dendrite of another cell. Frequent marijuana use will cause the dendrites to shorten therefore widening the synapses between cells making information get lost in transmission. Heres the kicker... Even with regular use, dendrites grow back after a month or two of not smoking. Here is an essay I recently wrote about the subject.


A letter to the religious right involved in Reagan's war on marijuana

I am not a Christian nor am I a pothead, however, after speculating over the role of the Christian right in the criminalization of marijuana usage and possession, I found it necessary to make an argument using Christian methods against it. I feel that it is necessary to add that I was raised christian so I do not intend to use bible verses that I know nothing about. I know the bible just as well and better than many Christians. I am also a psychology student in college and the psychological information I will use in my argument came directly from textbooks and lectures on the subject. I have two arguments to discuss, the first using strictly biblical elements and the second with human physiological elements to enhance and accelerate the original.

The arguments involved are sophomorically simple.

Genesis 1:9-13 Says this: 9And God said, "Let the waters beneath the sky be gathered into one place so dry ground may appear." And so it was. 10God named the dry ground "land" and the water "seas." And God saw that it was good. 11Then God said, "Let the land burst forth with every sort of grass and seed-bearing plant. And let there be trees that grow seed-bearing fruit. The seeds will then produce the kinds of plants and trees from which they came." And so it was. 12The land was filled with seed-bearing plants and trees, and their seeds produced plants and trees of like kind. And God saw that it was good. 13This all happened on the third day.

27-31: 27
So God created people in his own image;
God patterned them after himself;
male and female he created them.
28God blessed them and told them, "Multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. Be masters over the fish and birds and all the animals." 29And God said, "Look! I have given you the seed-bearing plants throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food. 30And I have given all the grasses and other green plants to the animals and birds for their food." And so it was. 31Then God looked over all he had made and he saw that it was excellent in every way. This all happened on the sixth day.

The kicker... After God kicked Adam and Eve out of the garden, he had this to say to them: 3 17And unto Adam He said, "Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree of which I commanded thee, saying, `Thou shalt not eat of it,' cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.


18Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, and thou shalt eat the herb of the field.



These three excerpts tell us two things: God created the plethora of plants that we have on Earth and gave them to humans and animals for their consumption. Now before the reader suggests that we were to eat the fruits and seeds were for the birds, the second part of my argument must be considered. Marijuana and tobacco are the only drugs that grow naturally and do not have to be processed and synthesized before consumption. Alcohol has to be processed and it is legal. Marijuana is not. The devil, serpent, satan, whatever you want to call the spirit of darkness has never and will never have the authority to change the godly composition of Gods creations. The devil did not put the active ingredients in the marijuana plant and it would be impossible for him to cause the second part of my argument involving the physiology of humans nervous systems. The only power he has is to deceive and deception cannot change the fact that God made plants and people the way we are physiologically.

The active ingredients in marijuana pass through the blood-brain barrier and enter the central nervous system where they bind to three different receptor sites on the neurons. These receptors are called Delta 9 THC, 2-AG, and Anamine receptors. These receptor sites are activated only by cannabinoids from the marijuana plant and nothing else. Nicotine works in much the same way though there is only one receptor. All other drugs work by manipulating natural receptors in the brain that neurotransmitters use normally. For example, PCP works as a glutamate antagonist, blocking the natural processes of glutamate which works in opposition to the neurotransmitter dopamine. When glutamate is blocked, dopamine takes over and too much dopamine in the brain causes hallucinations, odd behavior, and delusional thinking. Cocaine works as an agonist for dopamine and other neurotransmitters causing more to be in the system than normal. Unlike marijuana, drugs like PCP, cocaine, heroine, designer drugs, etc. work by taking over the natural processes in the brain and bastardizing them to work in ways that do not occur naturally.

Marijuana, unlike any other drug, does not affect the brainstem. The brainstem is a system of regions in the back of the brain at the base of the spinal cord that monitors vital statuses like breathing rate and heart rate. There are neurotransmitter receptor sites all over the brain including the brainstem but there are no cannabinoid receptors in the brainstem. Take alcohol just as an example: by opening the sites for Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter, the nervous system slows down. Since alcohol affects the brainstem, breathing and heart rate slow down too. An overdose of alcohol can slow systems down to the point where they stop and the user can die. Because it does not affect the brainstems regulation of vital functioning, marijuana is the only drug that someone cannot die of an overdose from.

God designed our bodies. God designed our nervous systems. God pieced our brains together long before scientists figured out how they worked. God put these three receptors in our brains on purpose. There must be some significance there. He created these three receptor sites in our brains before the original sin was committed. Many religions have considered the marijuana plant holy in the past. Mind you, I do not advocate a world where everyone smokes pot all the time. Anything can be abused. Too much of anything is bad Too much food can cause obesity or heart problems, Too much sun will cause a sunburn, Too much water can kill you, too much vitamin A will cause blindness, Too much alcohol can cause liver damage. Im not advocating that everyone should participate in marijuana consumption either. The only argument I am making is that to criminalize a plant created by God that human bodies are designed to process is not only un-Christian but unethical, immoral, illogical, ignorant, and an infringement on our rights as Americans to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

And here's a governmental idea: Why not make money on the stuff instead of spending millions os dollars in court fees and incarceration? Option 1: Keep the drug illegal but instead of putting people in jail or giving them jail time, write them a ticket! Make $85-150 on a possession offense (depending on the amount) and keep non-violent criminals out of the jail system. Option 2: Make it legal. Do you have any idea how much money is to be made in excise tax!? Lets say that an ounce of marijuana costs $5 to produce which is an overshot taking all factors into consideration. The tobacco company sells it at a base price of $50 (a 900% profit) and the government places a $50 excise tax on the product keeping store prices around the same as street value of roughly $100 per ounce. Specialty grades can still be sold at street value and companies and the government will make even more money. Sometime, I should do some research comparing the cost of incarceration/probation/court costs vs. the potential profit of taxes and fines.

Note: The citation idea would only apply to those who get caught. The tax idea applies to everyone.

2007-01-02 20:46:13 · 13 answers · asked by 420 1 in Law & Ethics

We recycle paper at my work by shreddin everythin.

Lets say I have 10Kilo's of paper to shred- once its shredded, it's as light as anything, but the same amount of paper! Why is this?

Best answer will be chosen! lol

2007-01-02 20:46:08 · 20 answers · asked by wragster 3 in Physics

2007-01-02 20:46:00 · 15 answers · asked by chuck 1 in Celebrities

2007-01-02 20:45:58 · 24 answers · asked by Red Yeti 5 in Polls & Surveys

MAKE TGIS SITUATION SHORTER.SO THAT TRU LOVE DOESNT GO WASTE.AS LIFE IS VERY SHORT ONLY WHERE TRU LOV EXISTS.

2007-01-02 20:45:52 · 5 answers · asked by golaicecream 2 in Singles & Dating

Urgh...*burp*
You know, it was actually not that much, yet very filling. I have to say, the smell of what I had thought beautiful before I finished, is now quite disturbingly.....not.....nice....
Has this happened to you?

2007-01-02 20:45:42 · 24 answers · asked by Whava 3 in Polls & Surveys

My boyfriend has a computer that is 2.4 Ghz with 256MB of RAM.

I have a computer that is 1.5 Ghz with 640MB of RAM.

I am no computer expert, but I've had a couple of my own. And from what I remember 256MB of RAM is like a bare bones computer these days. Yes my boyfriend has almost twice as much Ghz as me. But I more then double the amount of RAM he has.

So, who's has the faster computer? Me or my boyfriend?

2007-01-02 20:45:40 · 13 answers · asked by Mommy to a Baby Girl ♥ 2 in Other - Computers

I am starting a diet and new exercise plan for myself. do you think this will help me see results soon... any recomendations. thanks. really appreciate you reading this.

goals: 1. lower BMI, fat and lose weight (10 lbs)
eating daily:
breakfast (300 cals max) cereal or oatmeal
2-4 servings of fruits/veggies
8 glasses of water
1 slimfast bar (160 cals)
2 servings of green tea during the day
1 multi vitamin
exercise:
1 hr running
30-45 minutes ab workouts, sit ups, the plank, pushups
15 minutes free weights, arms and lunges
total=2 hr daily

2007-01-02 20:45:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

A comment from a do-gooder would ne nice. I thought we desperately needed immigrants? If we do, why is unemployment just below 2 million people? not to mention the lazy twats on disabliity benefits.


The group also analysed a series of reports on the economic impact of immigration and concluded: "The much vaunted contribution of immigrants to the economy is very slight indeed."

Does this include the extra strain on the NHS? the police etc?

Well done Blair and the do-gooders.

2007-01-02 20:45:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I recently saw the traditional BBC Scotland "Hogmanay" show and was very surprised - pleasantly so- by the inclusion of this young guy "Paulo Nutini" who I must say, has an unusual approach.

His rendition of "Auld lang syne" was very much in the tradition of Glesca drunk singing. yet he is obviously talented,and I was surprised when his mummy said he was only 19. He is obviously talented but what is his normal musical genre? Does he write his own material?

I must say he provided a change from the usual "Aly Bain and Phil cunningham" fare which- with no disrespect to these two great musicians - sounded like it had dead lice dropping off it, in comparison.

Is this young gentleman the future of Scottish music? I sort of hope he is!

2007-01-02 20:45:26 · 14 answers · asked by Not Ecky Boy 6 in Music

the doctor has given him an antibiotic cream for it but it doesn't seem to be getting any better and it looks like it spreading into his nostrals ,gonig back to doctors tommorrow morning should i ask for another treatment ?

2007-01-02 20:45:11 · 10 answers · asked by Mea 5 in Skin Conditions

2007-01-02 20:45:10 · 4 answers · asked by Bol H 1 in Singles & Dating

Christmas wasn't always celebrated on Dec. 25th. I think Old Christmas is either January 5th or 6th. If you have any websites to add, that would be great. Thanks!

2007-01-02 20:45:02 · 4 answers · asked by Just me. 4 in Other - Holidays

After 18 years of marriage, last year I found out my husband was cheating. Five months ago he left home to live by himself but comes back to our house every weekend. 2 weeks ago he told me that he wanted to reassure me that he is not attached to anyone else. Our marriage had problems especially because of his dominant ways. For the past year I have been in turmoil not having the strength to stop him coming over or to stick to any ultimatums. He now says he wants to wait till the summer before coming home. In the meantime, out of the blue I have met a man who is 51 nearer to my age as my husband is only 41, who wants to date me. I have kept him at arms length, but I must admit I am enjoying the attention. If I wasn't married he would be ideal for me. I feel that I would be unfaithful to my husband if I was to accept this man's invitations. I don't know what to do for the best. My husband's future plans are not clear, then there is our age difference. What would you do in my place?

2007-01-02 20:44:41 · 28 answers · asked by lucy_21.jones 1 in Marriage & Divorce

2007-01-02 20:44:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

would it ruin it for you? do you think you'd be disappointed?

2007-01-02 20:44:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

What does that say about the state of education??????



I am from Mississippi so I already heard football is a "religion"!!

2007-01-02 20:44:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

plz... answer thizz i just need it plz........

2007-01-02 20:43:57 · 1 answers · asked by ann gellian c 1 in Psychology

2007-01-02 20:43:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

he broke up with me cause hed rather be friends then anything cause he doesnt want to lose me....what do i do to make him see diffrent

2007-01-02 20:43:49 · 3 answers · asked by nrcl1987 1 in Singles & Dating

my mother in law and father in law moved in with us.We sold our home to buy a bigger one with a in law suite below us.Dad died a yr ago and she is driving me nuts.She started with dementia and is bored and wont do anything but eat,watch tv,complain,and sit in the bathroom.I do everything for her but with her condition she doesnt have much good to say.They have to much time to think.I tried activities,and senior center she will not go.I wish she would die sometimes.Please forgive me for that but I feel stuck and this care giver role is mentally hard on me,,Any other like this>please advise...thanks

2007-01-02 20:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by karen e 2 in Mental Health