All categories - 7 April 2007

I mean if the libs wrote all those rules for US troops that are keeping them from winning the war in Iraq why aren't they plastered up all over the Internet & Wall St. Journal & why isn't Fox News, Ann Coulter, Rush, screaming out about them at the top of their lungs?

Or might it be because Bush & the Pentagon wrote a lot of those rules (on behalf of their Sunni Arab allies) & if that got out to the American people Bush would not only be hated by 70% of the country the other 30% would hate him as well & he'd be finished as President?

Would conservatives even support Bush if they knew that he was mostly responsible for the US rules of engagement that are getting US troops killed & tying one arm behind their backs when they fight?

2007-04-07 16:27:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-04-07 16:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by SidBridge 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-07 16:27:04 · 22 answers · asked by Gods_Gift_2_Women 1 in Polls & Surveys

I, personally, wouldnt even blink. I think these men are weaklings who should be....neutered. *laughs insanely* See how they like that...

2007-04-07 16:26:51 · 19 answers · asked by Liz C 1 in Other - Society & Culture

whenever I go to the deli, all I see are huge big bowling balls of meat. I wonder if this is just all natural meats rolled into a ball or something...please educate me...

2007-04-07 16:26:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

If you happen to pick my favorite flavor and you're first, I'll set you as Best Answer!

2007-04-07 16:26:27 · 24 answers · asked by CLKlein 1 in Polls & Surveys

No offence intended. Just asking as I felt, woman are greater than man. I'm a man. I was wandering why God 'made' Mary gave birth to Jesus when he/she is so powerful. Why not create? God please forgive me for asking this.

2007-04-07 16:26:22 · 20 answers · asked by Tay T 2 in Religion & Spirituality

put the right amount of toothpaste on his toothbrush. Now that someone has left his employment who is doing the toothbrush duties now.???

2007-04-07 16:26:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

What do you think about the the coffee and the general atomsphere? personally... i do not like them... I have been there a few times the coffee is really strong and bitter and when I asked for a small they looked at me like I was crazy and they said ... "you mean a tall right?" Also I hate how holding a starbucks drink has become a sort of a status symbol.

2007-04-07 16:25:50 · 33 answers · asked by Lindsey G 5 in Polls & Surveys

In your opinion, what is the best Jodeci song? It doesn't have to be a song that was released to the public, just as long as it was off one of their 3 albums (but you can count "Let's Go Through The Motions", "Cherish", and "Come Up To My Room", which were all on soundtracks).

Also, why is it your favorite Jodeci song. The melody? The harmonies? The lyrics? The memories it holds for you? There's no wrong answer here, just a best answer!

Note: don't include songs that were solely from K-ci's or K-ci & JoJo's efforts.

2007-04-07 16:25:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

2007-04-07 16:25:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

Now, I have been reading on this forum that an atheist "believes" or thinks there is no such things as God (or gods)(or nothing else supernatural, for that matter), and that 'proof' has nothing to do with thier beliefs/thinking. But, for many questions I see posted, there are those atheists who say they do not belive because there is no proof. Now, what is it? Do you just not believe (lack of faith or none at all)? Or do you need "proof"?

On the other hand, if you need proof, you say it cannot be proven (I, for one, believe God is everywhere and can His presence can be felt, if you just take the time to stop, listen, and believe)...we can also say, then, that since you feel His existence cannot be proven, His existence cannot be dis-proven either.

Is the difference then between an atheist and a person who belives (no matter what religion) the person's level of fath, or lack therof?

2007-04-07 16:24:49 · 14 answers · asked by marvin_reesman 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For a reversible equation can the arrows be like this <-->
or does it always have to be ---> over <--- or vice versa..

2007-04-07 16:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by wzerocx 2 in Chemistry

tell me. i have posted this prior but i want to be sure. is is at all possible or wise to beat this in court. i dont want to pay for a ticket if there is a slight chance that i can get away. the ticket was only for speeding and it was written as approx. 96 so im guessing he did not use a radar gun. i have 60 days for my trial and im trying to get as much info as possible. i cant afford to pay for this ticket right now and i want to beat it if i can. i hate the government and i want to get back at them. tell me how to beat this and i will appreciate it greatly.

2007-04-07 16:24:37 · 21 answers · asked by NoobStatus 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
CHICAGO — In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled child have stunted her growth to keep their little "pillow angel" a manageable and more portable size.
ON DEADLINE: Debate the case, read family's blog

The bedridden 9-year-old girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed at a Seattle hospital and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth. She is now 4-foot-5; her parents say she would otherwise probably reach a normal 5-foot-6.

The case has captured attention nationwide and abroad via the Internet, with some decrying the parents' actions as perverse and akin to eugenics. Some ethicists question the parents' claim that the drastic treatment will benefit their daughter and allow them to continue caring for her at home.

University of Pennsylvania ethicist Art Caplan said the case is troubling and reflects "slippery slope" thinking among parents who believe "the way to deal with my kid with permanent behavioral problems is to put them into permanent childhood."

Right or wrong, the couple's decision highlights a dilemma thousands of parents face in struggling to care for severely disabled children as they grow up.

"This particular treatment, even if it's OK in this situation, and I think it probably is, is not a widespread solution and ignores the large social issues about caring for people with disabilities," Joel Frader, a doctor and medical ethicist at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital, said Thursday. "As a society, we do a pretty rotten job of helping caregivers provide what's necessary for these patients."

The case involves a girl identified only as Ashley on a blog her parents created after her doctors wrote about her treatment in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The journal did not disclose the parents' names or where they live; the couple do not identify themselves on their blog, either.

Shortly after birth, Ashley had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage. They do not know what caused it.

Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."

She goes to school for disabled children, but her parents care for her at home and say they have been unable to find suitable outside help.

An editorial in the medical journal called "the Ashley treatment" ill-advised and questioned whether it will even work. But her parents say it has succeeded so far.

She had surgery in July 2004 and recently completed the hormone treatment. She weighs about 65 pounds, and is about 13 inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than she would be as an adult, according to her parents' blog.

"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote.

Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.

"Even though caring for Ashley involves hard and continual work, she is a blessing and not a burden," her parents say. Still, they write, "Unless you are living the experience ... you have no clue what it is like to be the bedridden child or their caregivers."

Caplan questioned how preventing normal growth could benefit the patient. Treatment that is not for a patient's direct benefit "only seems wrong to me," the ethicist said.

Douglas Diekema, a doctor and ethicist at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where Ashley was treated, said he met with the parents and became convinced they were motivated by love and the girl's best interests.

Diekema said he was mainly concerned with making sure the little girl would actually benefit and not suffer any harm from the treatment. She did not, and is doing well, he said.

"The more her parents can be touching her and caring for her ... and involving her in family activities, the better for her," he said. "The parents' argument was, 'If she's smaller and lighter, we will be able to do that for a longer period of time.'"

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2007-04-07 16:24:26 · 5 answers · asked by Carla B 2 in Psychology

i am thinking about buying a new macbook but i will only do this if it can connect to my home wireless that i have already set up. my home network is on a netgear wireless router and i don't konw weather an apple laptop can connect to this. i also want to be able to access my networked files on my microsoft pc.

2007-04-07 16:24:20 · 5 answers · asked by lwils4194 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it wrong? Or no?

2007-04-07 16:24:14 · 27 answers · asked by Hello2 1 in Religion & Spirituality

THEN YOU LIVE NOT IN THE TRUTH AND ARE LIVING IN A LIE

2007-04-07 16:24:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

can anyone recommend me a program for doing weight training in 6 times a week thanks because It's near my 1 month vacation and I am hoping to see result when my class start . Also I've been doing weight training by six months ..... thanks

2007-04-07 16:23:54 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i have guppies & i need a photo of a male & female spawning together

2007-04-07 16:23:49 · 3 answers · asked by guppy_seller 1 in Fish

These are the things I have;

Grapes
Strawberries
Plums
Apples
Watermelon
Oranges

I also have stuff like Flour, Honey and Milk, you know that kind of stuff!

Oh and 1 more thing, I have sensitive skin, so could you please keep that in mind, but if you have any for oily skin, or any just list them plz, also any websites!

Thankyou so much!

Happy Easter!

2007-04-07 16:23:49 · 10 answers · asked by I love lipgloss! 3 in Makeup

What are it's origins?

2007-04-07 16:23:36 · 23 answers · asked by Yellowstonedogs 7 in Polls & Surveys

My professor gave us an assignment to do a paper that is 4 pages long. I picked a topic already on Philosophy and religion intersect. I don't get what he means be explaining how my topic is delt with in the book? Does that mean how it is being described in the book? Or give a brief description? What does it mean " How is it delt with in the book?Help me please.

2007-04-07 16:23:21 · 2 answers · asked by greenburg603 4 in Higher Education (University +)

I am 30 soon to be 31 , and I think my best s ex was when I was 23.

what about you?

2007-04-07 16:23:16 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-07 16:23:15 · 11 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7 in Religion & Spirituality

My Mom had a house fire that destroyed her records. How can I find historical records of stock prices without having to pay a broker an arm and a leg? I enjoy research. I just don't know where to start.

2007-04-07 16:23:05 · 11 answers · asked by ssm 1 in Investing

2007-04-07 16:23:04 · 14 answers · asked by fade 1 in Horoscopes

I heard this somewhere but don't remember where, any sources, or why it would be true, if it is.

2007-04-07 16:22:55 · 8 answers · asked by Robert 2 in Chemistry