All categories - 15 July 2007

2007-07-15 15:18:27 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Of course I would eventually get to this embarassing detail Mormons don't like to discuss - and these come straight from the Book Of Mormon. What lame excuse can you guys come up with now? Oh, don't forget in 1978 the "Mormon God" changed his mind.......again.

“...wherefore, as they were white, and exceeding fair and delightsome, that they might not be enticing unto my people the Lord God did cause a SKIN OF BLACKNESS to come upon them.”
(Book of Mormon, page 61, 2 Nephi 5, verse 21)

“And the skins of the Lamanites were DARK, according to the mark which was set upon their fathers, which WAS A CURSE upon them because of their transgression...” (Book of Mormon, page 201, Alma 3, verse 6)

“...for this people shall be scattered, and shall become a DARK, a filthy, and a loathsome people, beyond the description of that which ever hath been amongst us,...” (Book of Mormon, page 468, Mormon 5, verse 15)

2007-07-15 15:18:13 · 20 answers · asked by shadowboxer78 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I need to clear up some confusion I have about 6-sigma.
The teachings say that 6-sigma means that in a million opportunities there will only be 3.4 mistakes or "missed opportunties" IF you have achieved 99.997% Perfection.
Or something to that nature.
The concept is based on six standard deviations from the population mean. I'm assuming it means that the sample group's mean is six devations from that population mean.
But what I'm confused about is ....."WHAT POPULATION?"

IF a company is building electric motors. They want to acheive an error of 3.4 per million. I'm assuming that 3.4 is the number of individuals represented by the area under the bell-curve out in the extreme fringes of the bell-curve (out in the six sigmas away from the mean).

OKay, I can comprehend population curves (bell-curves ) in terms of animals, plants, human behavior and other human traits, but HOW DOES THE BELL CURVE APPLY TO MANUFACTURING?
6-Sigma was created by Motorolla, explain please!!

2007-07-15 15:17:54 · 5 answers · asked by BIGDAWG 4 in Engineering

I have cracked my acrylic nail clean from one side to the other, and my own nail has also split the whole way across. My nail is quite long and all still on - holding by the nail bed! If anyone or anything touches it, its agony. What should I do? If I cut the length the nail will lift from the nail bed, but the length makes it easier to knock it! Its all wrapped up and I am not touching it - any advice on what i should do?

2007-07-15 15:17:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

people are cruel.

2007-07-15 15:17:44 · 7 answers · asked by calltoperservence 2 in Etiquette

he STILL won't make me his girlfriend..we actually had to make a date, Aug. 24..that's my cutoff..we are sexually active, spend time together, movies, dinner..idk..what's taking him so long.REALLY THOUGH..not much is gonna change by the 24th..any advice?!?

2007-07-15 15:17:43 · 20 answers · asked by confused 2 in Singles & Dating

I'm looking for stability and growth. I like the Swiss Franc for stability. What do you think about it and others?

2007-07-15 15:17:41 · 5 answers · asked by ireallycantbelievethat 2 in Investing

if your forced to go to an all girl school then how the heck are you supposed to meet guys?

2007-07-15 15:17:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-07-15 15:17:35 · 13 answers · asked by SDC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anybody know of a site that can tell you what jobs are in demand in your area and how much they pay? My husband is considering a job change and wants to go back to college but was wanting to research some careers. We live in a small town and don't have a lot of options?? He has taken some networking classes but he is unsure of how available that job is here?

2007-07-15 15:17:32 · 5 answers · asked by babygirl 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-15 15:17:30 · 18 answers · asked by NoLongerHere 7 in Polls & Surveys

i've recently decided that i'd like to do a lot of stuff for childrens' hospitals...especially for cancer patients, etc... i'm just looking for a few ideas as to what i could do....not just the typical, ordinary things that people usually do (not that those are bad)...but something to make the patients happy. any ideas?? i'll be getting together with a man--he's actually 62--but he's super creative and his wife is an artist...and he's sort of helping me get my foot into producing etc...which is what i'm studying...so even if there are any ideas you might have ...dealing with all of that...just anything! thanks!

2007-07-15 15:17:29 · 2 answers · asked by blah123456 1 in Other - Family & Relationships

My son was a full term baby and weighed 8lb, 9oz when born. However, when he was 3 weeks old he stopped nursing and had to be admitted to the hospital for 8 days. He hasn't eaten the same since then. He is a healthy, active boy and very smart. His 4th birthday was on June 24th and he weighs 29 pounds and is 3.5 feet tall. I give him several small meals/day and he drinks homogenized (3% fat) milk. We've had him to 2 pediatricians and a dietician, not much help. I feel as if they are scrutinizing me, as if i am withholding food from my child which I would never do. His big sister is 7 and weighs 45 pounds and is 4.5 feet tall. I am 5 feet 6 inches and weigh 180 lbs, my husband is 6 feet tall and weighs about 220 pounds. I'm open for suggestions, also, is there anyone else out there having the same problem and came through it?

2007-07-15 15:17:05 · 13 answers · asked by Calista77 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

I have been given someone's internal hard drive which has just started to click. He has nooooo money and wants me to get the data off it. It's FAT 32 format.

Any ideas?

2007-07-15 15:17:00 · 3 answers · asked by James W 2 in Desktops

I'm from Europe, and I have always had the perception that drug abusers tend to be punished rather than treated in the United States.

I was wondering, what would the immediate consequences be for, let's say an 18 year old, who is caught with a joint on his person? Are we talking jail time, and then probation, or treatment, counseling, etc?

If that same person was caught with a very hard drug, like "crystal meth" (I don't know what it is, just that it's very strong), would the case be different?

In Sweden, you are usually not punished per se, but required to take urine tests for a while, see a counselor and show that you are staying away from drugs and criminality.

Also, and finally, which way do you think work the best? Throw an 18 year old in jail, or have him (or her!) treated?

Thanks for your input!

2007-07-15 15:16:52 · 6 answers · asked by ShaunAverett 2 in Law & Ethics

I have a male in a 2.5 gallon divided tank, and a female in a separate 1 gallon tank. She is quite pudgy and looks like she may be full of eggs. (she was very slender when I bought her) How do I know when it is okay to introduce her to the other side of the divided tank? He just spends most of his time hanging out beneath the plant on his side, and hasn't blown any bubble nest yet. Or does he do that after I introduce her? Advise appreciated. :)

2007-07-15 15:16:48 · 5 answers · asked by s1sm00n 3 in Fish

2007-07-15 15:16:26 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-15 15:16:15 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-15 15:16:09 · 26 answers · asked by ? 5 in Polls & Surveys

I want to know some good acting techniques that have helped you out. Ideally it would be nice if they were ones you could do in the comfort of your home and usually without a large amount of people. Thanks a lot!

2007-07-15 15:15:55 · 7 answers · asked by ryu_bakura20 2 in Theater & Acting

2007-07-15 15:15:48 · 22 answers · asked by baldwin28 2 in Singles & Dating

2007-07-15 15:15:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baseball

I mean why we laugh whenever we hear or see something funny or whenever we feel a tickling sensation??? which area of the brain tells us when to laugh??? I need a serious answer please???

2007-07-15 15:15:25 · 10 answers · asked by Ratatatatat 1 in Psychology

outside is too hot and the road is small. don't wanna get hit by a car while jogging.

run in place 2 miles a day in place. how long would that takes?

2007-07-15 15:15:20 · 12 answers · asked by Alexander 6 in Mathematics

...where does it say that we have to be TAXED to death?
The IRS is killing me! haha

2007-07-15 15:15:18 · 11 answers · asked by 100% ♥Creole♥ 7 in Polls & Surveys

If I had a choice, it would be Laguna Beach, CA; mainly cause it was my dream location, and I love the beach there and the atmosphere. really artsy stuff

2007-07-15 15:15:11 · 19 answers · asked by George 3 in Polls & Surveys

Where can I find forms for that? What steps should a teen take? I want to help someone who is in an extremely bad situation, living with several unrelated families and single men in her mother's apartment.

I already know about child protective services. I am asking specifically about the process to become an emancipated adult. Thanks for your help!

2007-07-15 15:15:05 · 5 answers · asked by artsy_lovely_lady 5 in Law & Ethics