All categories - 8 July 2007

i have often wondered why people (or their parents) with perfectly good and decent ethnic names choose to append a Judeo-Christian prefix.

as an example, the ethnic chinese (even those without any affiliation to Christianity) do this. e.g. Wong Su-Yi becomes Sarah Wong.

the usual reason given is that it's "easier to pronounce/remember/call". but i wonder if there are any deeper issues they are grappling with. is it possible that having a so-called Christian name more closely identifies a person with being Caucasian, with all the perceived "superiority" it implies? a post-colonial phenomena perhaps?

i don't get it. do you?

2007-07-08 20:52:42 · 7 answers · asked by jj 1 in Other - Society & Culture

It's ok to breed red and black Dobermans together right? Will it pose any coloring issues? (I'm not looking to breed them... I'm just wondering.. heck, I wouldn't since I don't even know this probably simple question) ;)

2007-07-08 20:52:35 · 7 answers · asked by clouds 4 in Dogs

what is GOOD AFTERNOON in greek????

2007-07-08 20:52:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Greece

this site attracts the rejects of society?

2007-07-08 20:52:05 · 18 answers · asked by How Soon is Now? 4 in Polls & Surveys

My fiance is in bootcamp and graduates on aug 9 and someone told me that you are not allowed to kiss on base when he is in uniform is this true??????

2007-07-08 20:51:29 · 24 answers · asked by youwonderwhy1117 1 in Military

you cry a river and you can't swim?

2007-07-08 20:50:29 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

what would happen to the world?

2007-07-08 20:50:16 · 11 answers · asked by mizzmamma 5 in Earth Sciences & Geology

what can you say abou greek literature?

2007-07-08 20:50:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Greece

2007-07-08 20:49:53 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

...what do you think it would eat?

2007-07-08 20:49:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-08 20:49:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-08 20:49:34 · 16 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-08 20:49:12 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

so basically .. i found an old picture .. and im like .. OH MY GOD .. i cant believe i thought i was fat then!!

anyways .. i figured .. starting now .. im working on this little problem. im not obese or anything. just getting a little pudgy.

and theres so many diets .. so many work outs .. its kinda intimidating.

any one have any suggestions.

thanks guys.

2007-07-08 20:48:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-07-08 20:47:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

panic attacks frequantly, ive had this for a long long time and it stops me from going out, living my life. ive been victimised and attacked on the street in the past so i think the high anxiety stems from this and it happening again. however when im having panic attacks, i get angry at myself because i dont feel like a real man....when im having them, i feel panicky and scared, nervous, especially in public places....and im furious with myself because of it, i was panicking before because of noise coming from outside, i got angry at myself and punched myself in the face......
can anyone help me on how to view this condition without me thinking im a scared, victim of a person...whos pathetic and that everyone laughs at?

2007-07-08 20:47:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-07-08 20:47:27 · 3 answers · asked by Alec T 1 in Alternative Medicine

Her Sons play with my Sons once in a while. If I utilize caller id and skip her call, she'll call 8 or 9 times and then just come on over! Her 14 year old calls too, so between the 2 of them my ringer has to be turned OFF. I'm reaching my limit.

If I answer and talk to her she'll talk endlessly about immature content and refuse my requests to end the call. We're the same age...she's just very shallow and immature.

She actually BOUGHT me a cheap phone a couple days ago because she thinks I can't "hear" the phone when she calls. I think she's pis*ed because I'm not available to her at her every whim.

She always brings me used clothing, shoes, etc., as a way to come over. I'm not a person who needs a lot of conversation, I despise the phone. I have a husband and three sons. I'm BUSY! She, too, has a hubby and 3 boys. Hubby travels a lot.

I'm giving the phone back to her tomorrow...what should I say when I hand the phone back to her?

2007-07-08 20:47:06 · 10 answers · asked by weebleswobble 3 in Etiquette

There is some lobbying for gay and lesbian couples to have the right to marry and gain the same rights as a traditional husband and wife marriage.

Personally, i believe that new legislation should be drawn up to cater for unions that give similar rights to couples that are married.
However i do not think that legislation should be changed to allow same sex couples to marry as traditional couples do now, specifically because this original legislation was chartered to apply to 'traditional' husband wife couples, not same sex couples.

What is your opinion on the issue?

2007-07-08 20:46:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

just wondering, a bird, would be mine of course i could fly! wooo hooooo!

2007-07-08 20:46:40 · 27 answers · asked by ♥ღ...∂αηg3яσυѕℓу ιη ℓσν3...ღ♥ 5 in Polls & Surveys

if then which one do i look likie

2007-07-08 20:46:24 · 20 answers · asked by major 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

About 4-6 Months Ago I Found Out That My Parents Still Have
Sex. At The Time I Found Out I Was In Awe So I Flipped Out. Now Months Later I Want To Tell My Mom That I Understand That It Is Completly Normal And Natural For Married Couples To Have Sex For Pleasure...Not For Kids. I Want To Tell Her In A Way As If I Was A Friend...Not Her Daughter.
Any Help Or Opinions Would Help!
Thank You!

2007-07-08 20:46:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

Do any of you ladies have hairy nipples? How does it make you feel about yourself (shamed out etc)? How do you get rid of them? Do they ever go away? Is there anything you can take to get rid of them?

2007-07-08 20:45:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-07-08 20:45:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

dear, friends, i'm 26 years old and i'm a graduate. I have to sit for an entrance exam in order for me to be able to practise the related field. I am very worried now because the papers are very tough and i'm lacking confidence in myself. I feel very nervous and at times i feel attemp of suicidle. i can'tconcentrate due to the fear in me. the fear is teling me tht if i dont do well, my whole family and friends will leave me or look down at me and i might be left on the streets begging. I feel very scared. My exam is this coming wednesday. Shud i run away from it or suffer?

2007-07-08 20:45:00 · 2 answers · asked by jenny r 1 in Mental Health

Would you even speak?

2007-07-08 20:44:49 · 23 answers · asked by Giggagirl 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-08 20:44:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys