All categories - 26 July 2007

Posting this on R&S because this is where I find the most lively discussions.

I'd really like to have an intellectual discourse with some R&S folks but the "ask a question and wait for the answer" structure doesn't seem suited for that. For example, if I ask a question and get a response to which I in turn want to respond this is difficult. My only real option is to post "details" and address them to that individual and hope they're still around.

I know Y!A is an "answers" forum, not a debate forum but I don't know of a better alternative that brings people of all beliefs together like this one does.

Just curious if anyone else in R&S feels this way...

(Alternatively, I would be happy for someone to point me to an R&S discussion forum where a large number of faiths are represented.)

2007-07-26 03:37:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On microsoft word, is it possible to write an upside-down e, like the one that makes sounds like uh (About, itEm, gallOp, circUs)? If it is, how do you make it?

2007-07-26 03:37:10 · 5 answers · asked by Insert nickname here 2 in Software

I say there is a God right like you may say the wind done somesort of dammage. How can you prove there is wind you cant c it. Well i cant see God but I can feel him in my heart, with a gental voice that lets me know the rights from the wrong.Love for mankind is the love of God. And the Bible is not just another book there have been events that prove the bible is true. You know that they have found Noahs Ark right, Explane that one!!!What about the ark of the covenate that is found things that were wrote about many years ago. And all the logic in the world will not save the sinner from the wrath of God.So when we all stand before the judgement seat of Christ what then? What will be the excuse you us to try to save yourself? There wont be one for you r hearing the truthright now. So repent and be saved, Hell is not a place that you want to spend eternity. You can believe or not,I do believe and if this is true, and it is I have nothing to lose.Whats wrong with living a blessed life?

2007-07-26 03:37:09 · 19 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Religion & Spirituality

A very good friend was recently arrested for shoplifting. It's completely out of character for her. She's going to court soon and her lawyer asked me to write a letter of refrence for her.
I am stuck on what to write. So far all I have written is how long I have known her and that she is a close trusted friend.
The fact that this is completely out of character for her makes it even harder to write this letter.
She's a telented musician and an excellent student. (she's my room mate, we both go to UMass)
I just have absolutely no clue what to write.

2007-07-26 03:36:54 · 6 answers · asked by Gwenilynd 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-26 03:36:39 · 3 answers · asked by mercedes nyc 1 in Garden & Landscape

I'm trying to prepare for a 5K. I'm in great physical shape with the exception of my lower back. Right after the first mile my lower back really tightens up. If my lower back doesn't tighten up, I'm in a great situation in terms of performance..

What do you think are the causes of this? What can I do to prevent this?

I've had this problem in high school and gave up cross country and tried to slowly build up but no matter what it tightens up

2007-07-26 03:36:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-07-26 03:36:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-26 03:36:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Hoping it would teach people to spell and punctuate. Some of this stuff looks like pre-schoolers wrote. I'm sure I'll get negative answers from illiterate people.

2007-07-26 03:35:54 · 10 answers · asked by ndnquah 6 in Teaching

if there is a wasp inside my mailbox''

2007-07-26 03:35:54 · 7 answers · asked by bigturkeyme 6 in Other - Home & Garden

Any help will be appreciated.

2007-07-26 03:35:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

2007-07-26 03:35:39 · 28 answers · asked by Christanti 3 in Religion & Spirituality

eletrical/ electronic student to inprove

2007-07-26 03:35:37 · 1 answers · asked by ike e 2 in Other - Electronics

Feel free to vent.

2007-07-26 03:35:37 · 31 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Polls & Surveys

im smart beautiful kind loving and rich...etc etc etc

2007-07-26 03:35:25 · 26 answers · asked by Princess Penguin 3 in Weddings

2007-07-26 03:35:24 · 8 answers · asked by AF 1 in Languages

2007-07-26 03:35:09 · 20 answers · asked by Sheila 3 in Jokes & Riddles

Back in the early 70's tobacco advertisments were banned from television apparently because they were considered a health hazard. I agree with this sentiment even though I smoke myself, however it has come to my attention that very few people have been killed in traffic accidents due to tobacco. I feel it is unfair to the public in general that alcohol is still advertised when thousands of people are killed in alcohol related accidents. I would like at least 100 views on this subject from all my fellow Y/A users. Thank you and God bless.

2007-07-26 03:34:50 · 22 answers · asked by Emissary 6 in Law & Ethics

I've found myself in a vicious cycle - right now I'm in the insomnia part. I'm terribly sleepy, but as soon as my head hits the pillow I'm wide awake. No racing thoughts, no recent change in medications or stress level, I just lay there wide awake for hours waiting for sleep to come. I wake up 4-5 hours later, nowhere near rested, and again can't get to sleep that night. This goes on for 3-4 days, and then it reverses: I sleep 9 hours at night, stay up for 3-4 hours, take a nap, up again for 3-4 hours, and sleep all night - for 3-4 days.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? If yes, any suggestions for how to get myself on a regular schedule?

I can't take sleeping pills because of potential drug interaction with prescription meds.

2007-07-26 03:34:50 · 8 answers · asked by mrscjr 3 in Other - General Health Care

What do you call a handcuffed man?

Trustworthy.



What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?

You didn't hold the pillow down long enough.



Why do only 10% of men make it to heaven?

Because if they all went, it would be Hell.



Why do men like smart women?

Opposites attract.



How are husbands like lawn mowers?

They're hard to get started, they emit noxious odors, and half the time they don't work.



How can you tell when a man is well hung?

When you can just barely slip your finger between his neck and the noose.



How do men define a "50/50" relationship?

We cook-they eat; we clean-they dirty; we iron-they wrinkle.



How do men exercise on the beach?

By sucking in their stomachs every time they see a bikini.



How do you get a man to stop biting his nails?

Make him wear shoes.

2007-07-26 03:34:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

I have a nice 35 gallon tank. A tiger barb, small, two mollies, small, an angel fish, small again and a tiny yellow long fish, not sure what kind. I bought a good size 4 inch algae eater, great condition and very healthy and much bigger then all the rest. It is GONE. I have read that maybe a cat got it, which I have cats. But my tank is always closed and even if the cat did jump up and would keep the cover closed with pressure from the cat being on it. I looked around the tank and behind it, it is nowhere. I did not clean the tank since I bought it, so it did not get sucked up with the vacuum. My other fish are too small to attack it. It's not in the filter...so I am dazed and confused. Is it under the gravel? The tank is in a high visible area so we WOULD notice fish parts around if it died or if the other fish decided to risk it and attack it. But they all got ALONG...I just don't understand...can anyone offer any help besides what I already know...??? Help please..Diane

2007-07-26 03:34:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

still answer my freakin questions and be an old *****. i blocked this person yesterday yet she has still been able to answer two of my questions. thanks

2007-07-26 03:34:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have! When I was a Christian I memorized my bible, as a matter of fact I still have over 40+ copies of the bible and read it every morning. As a Muslim I am attempting to do the same. I have read the Quran about 20+ times or more since I lost count already and I am attempting to understand and memorize my book (the Quran to me is the most amazing book in the world) Even young children can memorize the whole book and then be taught the meaning hidden within. Every time I read the Quran I find something new :) it so so amazing! Anyway this question is about you, not me!!!

Have you ever read: The Analects, The Bhagavad Gita, al-Qur'an, The bible, The Talmud , Tao-te-ching, Upanishads or the Vedas... Sorry if I missed any books guys these are from the top of my head :)

Thanks so much for your kind answers my friends,
A.M

2007-07-26 03:34:29 · 13 answers · asked by   2 in Religion & Spirituality

According to news reports we are heading for a recession. But we do not need the media to tell us becausde we know it. My neighbour's homes have been reposessed, they cannot meet the mortgage repayments.Unemployment is on the increase.A Third of our economy is financing War. $2Trillion to be exact. While property's in freefall slumped by 30%. What's going on ? Thousands of our troops have been sent home in body bags always in dead of night they don't want to publicise the increasing Iraqi death count. Hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians have been slaughtered and for what? Oil Green and Dollars. Meanwhile Cheney is smirking all the way to his offshore account to the tune of $1Billion from the sale of his Haliburton Shares! If that is not blood money I don't know what is. How can they sleep at night while our young men and women die as their kids part in Palm Beach and the Hamptons not the hell hole that is Basra
http://www.counterpunch.org/roberts01102006.html

2007-07-26 03:34:20 · 20 answers · asked by Eric 1 in Politics

I have two Convicts and one is about 5 inches long, the other about 8 inches. I just purchased a small pleco that's about 3.5 inches long. Do you think the Cons will eat the pleco? If so, what size pleco should I get?

2007-07-26 03:34:16 · 3 answers · asked by Queen 5 in Fish

2007-07-26 03:34:05 · 5 answers · asked by rajaram rao k 1 in Other - India

I currently have a domino damsel and a yellow tailed damsel. I got a fake clown fish and a snail. I wanted to add another fish but I don't know what is easy to keep because I'm still learning. I have a 55 gallon that is doing well for over a month now.

2007-07-26 03:34:00 · 4 answers · asked by Lori S 2 in Fish

The law states that at great distances(as in light years distance), gravity comes into effect. But what happens what the size is a lot smaller, say, as small as a pea, and the distance is closer, say, ten miles? Is there any gravity pull going on?

2007-07-26 03:33:39 · 11 answers · asked by jarod_jared 3 in Physics

in myspace you no how it has got about me and heros and stuff... who knows how to get the writing so that it is in the center of the column??

please help me!!

2007-07-26 03:33:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in MySpace

1 being not confident at all

10 being VERY confident

and be honest

2007-07-26 03:33:32 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys