All categories - 24 February 2007

Has anyone heard anything?


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2007-02-24 08:53:03 · 14 answers · asked by Juventina 6 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

I hit the MUTE button every time the 3-minute commercial slot begins. Am I a non-capitalist? Should I feel guilty? If everyone did what I do, would the monthly rates go way up? Can a person go crazy by repeatedly hearing what is already memorized?

2007-02-24 08:52:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

I accidentally resolved this exact question. I would still like more feed back. I like Aidan, and Elliot. We are both hispanic so he wants something that sounds spanish. A few names he likes are Zacharias, Modesto, Sebastián, and Ezequiel. I don't like any of the names he does. Can someone help me find uncommon spanish sounding names. We both don't want names that are common like Jose, Jesus, Juan or Mario. Well you get the idea. (Our sons name is Carlos Roberto.) We named him after my husband and my dad. So know we need something different. Please HELP!

2007-02-24 08:52:52 · 31 answers · asked by cyndi 2 in Baby Names

I have a science fair project and i have to demonstrate why the sky is blue and i have to filter out colors.....i think (help) me
do you know anywhere that sells them for a good price?do u know what kind of polarized filters would be best to use in this experiment?
to give you better insite of my project the pocedure are as followed:
Shine the maglite into one end of a glue stick and hold the other end of the glue stick approximately one centimeter from the white background. Notice that the end of the glue stick closer to the Mini-MagLite is a different color than the end nearer the white background. Notice the color of the circle on the white background. Place two glue sticks end to end, and attach them together with the clear tape. Repeat the investigation with the Mini-MagLite, and notice any difference in the colors along the glue sticks and in the colored circle on the white background. Continue to attach more glue sticks with the clear tape and to notice the changes in color.

2007-02-24 08:52:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Science

2007-02-24 08:52:49 · 11 answers · asked by Ekard 1 in Basketball

bought computer off somebody,when they bought it it had windows 98 installed on it so dont have windows 98 cd but have the product key,i have a recovery cd ,will that work for installing windows 98?

2007-02-24 08:52:47 · 1 answers · asked by gearoid t 1 in Software

2007-02-24 08:52:45 · 14 answers · asked by Moma 7 in Polls & Surveys

A message comes up with something about having an "old client" . I emptied my cache, but still the game won't load.

2007-02-24 08:52:43 · 3 answers · asked by grandmajan_50 1 in Board Games

Yet he and Ali were pretty evenly matched, and Ali beat Foreman. Could someone who knows something about boxing explain this?
Thank you.

2007-02-24 08:52:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boxing

i live in texas, he live in okahomla, im 29 no kids in school work part time in a bank divorced. he seem sweet the average guy 43, kidney specialist, divorced 2 kids 13,19 not for his exwife that he was married to for only 4 years the kids are for a woman he was with for 6yrs who wanted to get married and he didnt so she left him alone like 7 years ago. we have the greatest conversations and talk about alot. he not that considerated and its killing me. like we talk on the phone and i tell him call me back and he dont till he next day, or he tell me hes going to call me back and he dont til the next day, or when we were in new orleans he told me he would be there to pick me up in 10mins and came almost 2 hours later,but then he takes me to nice resturants, plays, vip everything. i dont think i should fall for him but i knd of is. i dont know what to do to shake him. i like him but i dont think hes into being with one person and im not into sharing a man should i leave him alone now?

2007-02-24 08:52:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-02-24 08:52:38 · 2 answers · asked by kevin c 1 in Diet & Fitness

We're going to be moving this week and I wanted to get some free boxes to use. The last time we moved I was able to get a few from the liquor store which were good for glasses and not much else. I had a hard time finding boxes from like the grocery store and such. Any ideas on who might be willing to give up boxes?

2007-02-24 08:52:36 · 7 answers · asked by Babs 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-24 08:52:27 · 5 answers · asked by itsjustfoolishness 3 in Polls & Surveys

For the first four years of my life I was legally blind until Prevent Blindness came to my preschool and tested me and I got glasses. I've recently begun to come to understand just how much this has affected my life and how I relate to other people (in fact, the preschool teacher used to complain that I didn't interact well with the other kids and I know that I have difficulties now interacting with others). Could somebody point me in the right direction for resources on understanding and overcoming childhood trauma, especially blindness? Thanks so much.

2007-02-24 08:52:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-02-24 08:52:21 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

use as a football before football's where invented? or were they just kicking fresh air!

2007-02-24 08:52:18 · 6 answers · asked by pinklady25 4 in Other - Football

2007-02-24 08:52:17 · 4 answers · asked by Sonic view 1 in Physics

2007-02-24 08:52:13 · 2 answers · asked by annie s 1 in Snooker & Pool

2007-02-24 08:52:13 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Etiquette

over the other side of the room?

damn i have to get up!

hehe

2007-02-24 08:52:07 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

What 4 colleges will make the Final Four this year?

2007-02-24 08:52:07 · 11 answers · asked by Andy S 1 in Basketball

what are some other funny videos like the charlie/candy mountain unicorn video..and the oh my god shoes video?? links would be great

thanks! :]

2007-02-24 08:52:06 · 6 answers · asked by bella w 1 in Other - Entertainment

also: how would you like to be asked out and what do you look for in a girl? please help

2007-02-24 08:52:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-02-24 08:52:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What is RSS on psp? And how do i do that? Hows it work? What is it? Can someone explain with details please? Thanks !

2007-02-24 08:52:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Gear

i turn the car on in the morning n water drips from the exhaust but when i start driving it stops. this only happens when i turn the car on for first time of the day.

2007-02-24 08:51:59 · 10 answers · asked by Luis R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Smoking should be banned in public places

This essay investigates the question of whether or not smoking should be banned in public places. The essay will cover the advantages and disadvantages of banning smoking in public places and how people react to this controversial issue. It should be pointed out that this question has been badly debated all over the country and there are many different views.

Let us first of all consider the point of view that over 40,000 careful studies have proven that smoking causes disease and death (http://www.ash.org.uk/). Every medical and health agency agrees to the fact that smoking is a problem and an estimated 1,000 people in Britain die every year from smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer and heart diseases. (http://www.guardian.co.ukl)

Smoking affects not only smokers themselves, but also non-smokers. Environmental tobacco smoke is known to be a major source of indoor air pollution and the inhalation of it is known as passive smoking.

Majority of the ASH (http://www.ash.org.uk) scientific studies have concluded that passive smoking increase the risk of contracting fatal illnesses such as lung cancer and heart problems, and is associated with a variety of health problems in children including cot death and chronic middle ear infections.

Based on the findings of the SCOTH (Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health) report and California EPA review (http://www.advisorybodies.doh.gov.uk);ASH estimates that about 600 lung cancer deaths and up to 12,000 cases of heart diseases in non-smokers can be attributed to passive smoking each year in the U.K. Non-smokers exposed to passive smoke have around a 25% increased chance of contracting heart disease even though on average they inhale the equivalent of 1% of the smoke that a smoker does. Also, the cancer risk for non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke is approximately in proportion to exposure when compared to the risks faced by smokers.

Likewise, in a 1992 report, the Royal College of Physicians estimated that 17,000 children under the age of five are admitted to hospital every year in the U.K. as a result of illnesses resulting from passive smoking (http://www.guardian.co.uk). Also, the impact of smoking on health inequalities is carried from generation to generation. Children whose parents smoke are three times, as likely to smoke themselves and are also more heavily exposed to the harmful effects of smoke pollution. In consequence, children exposed to smoking environments are more likely to go on to become smokers themselves and suffer the ill effect of it.

Smoking does not only bring health problems, but also environmental problems. The 1999 office for National Statistics survey (http://www.ash.org.uk/) into attitude to smoking found that 62% of non-smokers would mind if people smoked near them because it causes unpleasant smell, and 38% said that it makes clothes stink. Furthermore, the careless disposal of smokers’ materials is one of the main causes of fire and smoking related litter at home and outside. This evidence supports the point of view that banning smoking would be a good idea as it would reduce all these problems.

In addition, according to a 1995 survey (http://www.ash.org.uk/), smoking related litter was found in over 88% of all U.K. surveyed streets and further research showed that only 53% of smokers had ever used a bin to dispose of butts, whilst 75% admitted to dropping them on the ground. Also, the GLA (Greater London Authority) itself recognizes that cigarette butts accounted for 40% of all the street litter in London. This further supports the opinion of those who believe smoking in public places should be banned.

Having considered the health and environmental problems posed by smoking, successive expert panels and government committees have emphasized the need for protection of non-smokers from second hand smoke, including the restriction of smoking in public places.
The 2004 U.K. Government’s Public Health White Paper (http://www.ash.org.uk/) has already introduced a smoking ban in Scotland in March 2006 which will come into effect this year in the rest of the U.K. According to health campaigners, the Scottish smoking ban has improved trade and lured new customers to pubs three months after the stub-out. Furthermore, the ASH (http://www.ash.org.uk/) Scotland survey found that 24% of customers said they are more likely to visit pubs now they are smoke-free and just 10% would go less often. Moreover, levels of air pollution in Scotland's public places have dropped by 86% since the smoking ban was introduced in March, according to new research. Professor Jon Ayres (http://www.forestonline.org.uk), who is carrying out the study, points out the fact that the smoking ban was always going to benefit workers more. This suggests that the introduction of a smoking ban in public places will be an advantage for workers especially those who are working in pubs and restaurants, yet another argument to support a ban in public places.
Soon after the evaluation of the gradual improvements in Scotland, Patricia Hewitt, the Health Secretary, announced a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places which will come into force in England on July 1, 2007, Northern Ireland on April 30, 2007, and Wales on April 2, 2007 (http://news.bbc.co.uk). The smoking ban will cover all enclosed public places such as pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes. However, exemptions include private homes, residential care homes, theatre stages etc. In Ireland like Scotland, the ban has so far proved successful which suggests that in England it may have a similar effect

Most people, especially non-smokers agree to a smoking ban in public places. An editorial in the Lancet argued that 80% of people in the U.K. are non-smokers, saying they have the right to freedom from exposure to proven carcinogens. It also highlighted a study by the Royal College of physicians, which said that a smoking ban would help 300,000 people quit smoking (http://www.guardian.co.uk). The results of this study along with the editorial, add even more weight to the argument for banning smoking in public places.

Dr. Astrid James, deputy editor of the Lancet believed that banning smoking in public places would prevent cancer deaths as well as heart and chronic lung cancer deaths in the U.K. Not only would this have obvious positive effects on individuals affected by cancer, there would be long term benefits for the NHS i.e. less cancer would mean less money would need to be spent on treatments.

John Britton, a professor at Nottingham University (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk), said that smoking ban in public places will be an effective means of reducing the numbers of people who take up smoking especially young children. In addition, a report from the BMA says that children, pregnant women, people with lung and heart disorders are vulnerable to passive smoking, and that smoking restrictions would protect the population. While there are those who agree with this, there are also those who argue that if people are not allowed to smoke in public, they will be forced into their homes where passive smoking will still affect their families.

Although many workplaces already have a non-smoking policy, many people want a total ban on smoking in workplaces. Based on ASH and Cancer Research UK survey, people said that the new law should apply without exemption. The poll showed 85% of people would visit bars and pubs as often or even more often if they were smoke-free by law. Ruth Basworth of Boots Health Club told the BBC, “Everyone has the right to be protected from harm and enjoy smoke-free air”. She added that, “For any smoker trying to quit, smoke-free environments will increase their chances of success as social pressures to smoke will be reduced (http://www.vitabeat.com). So it seems that there is a lot of evidence to support the ban on smoking in public places. However, not everyone agrees that the ban would be effective.

In a report by ASH, 20% smokers were revealed as planning to give up the habit, but it also pointed out that more than 80% of smokers who are willing to give up smoking are not influenced by Britain’s proposed public smoking ban (http://www.vitabeat.com). Does this suggest that a ban would be a waste of time?

According to a report by the office for National Statistics, the majority of people are still opposed to a ban on smoking in all public places. The report found that 65% of people favored restrictions in pubs but only 33% wanted a total ban; 48% wanted pubs to be mainly non-smoking with smoking areas. It is argued that smokers who freely choose to smoke and are harming themselves, have the right to, in the same way that they are free to choose to take their own lives. Simon Clark, director of FOREST, said that by banning smoking in every public places, the government is ignoring public opinion. (http://www.forestonline.org)

A more serious concern is that bans on smoking in public places may lead to more smoking at home, as claimed by former British Secretary of State for Health John Reid. However, the Royal College of Physicians opposed to Reid saying that after investigating Scotland, it has found out that smoke-free households have increased from 22% to 37% within last year (http://en.wikipedia.org). Here we have the point of view that a ban could actually increase smoking at home and may not be beneficial at all.

Likewise, an article on smoking on the internet argues that a smoking ban will affect the business of those hospitality companies especially those that allow smoking (http://www.savethegoldfish.co.uk). Furthermore, a report from the Restaurant Association reveals that £346 million could be lost in income and 45,000 jobs if restaurants were forced to ban smokers (http://www.ash.org.uk). The result of this could be a negative impact on the catering industry as it would lessen the number of customers using restaurants which in turn would result in decrease in jobs.

Having considered both the arguments for and against a smoking ban in public places, opinion seems to be divided. On one hand, by banning smoking in public places, smokers’ civil liberties are taken away, and on the other hand, non-smokers are being protected from the health effects of passive smoking.

At the end of the day, whether smokers like it or not, the smoking ban will be enacted in July of this year, and time will tell it was a good decision by the government or not.

2007-02-24 08:51:58 · 2 answers · asked by Pinay 1 in Other - Education

When my husband and I first moved out on our own 6 years ago
We received hand me downs from family because we didn't own anything but a bed and a couch.
and now 6 years later I found out that we were frowned on because we accepted these gifts.
However these same people don't think it's bad to go to garage sales and isn't that just about the same thing? just that instead of it given you are paying for someone's junk.

I don't know if I should say anything to them or not.
They did not tell me, I overheard them laughing about it one day and it hurt my feelings because they are my family.

2007-02-24 08:51:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family

we have right to believe in any thing.
If the catholics and orthodox have right to believe in the virginity of mary, i have right to believe in the virginity of Jena Jameson!

2007-02-24 08:51:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality