All categories - 29 September 2007

for hurricanes? What is significant about those wind speeds such that 39 mph is the lower threshold for tropical storms and 74 mph for hurricanes? What's the difference between, say, a 73 mph tropical storm and a 75 mph hurricane in terms of their effects? It just seems from a layman's perspective that those wind speeds are arbitrary, but I figure there must be some reason meteorologically that 39 and 74 mph are considered the lower limits for tropical storms and hurricanes. Any meteorologists out there who can shed some light on why these wind speeds are the cutoffs for tropical storms or hurricanes?

2007-09-29 22:17:52 · 2 answers · asked by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6 in Weather

For me, what a man should take from feminism is that the duty is not just to protect women from the mugger or rapist hiding in the bushes, but from the abusive spouse or partner, and from those who would seek to deprive them of educational and professional opportunities and control over their own bodies.

Listening to what women have to say means being better informed out the sorts of protections they want and need, rather than assuming on your own what's best for them.

I am sure that some will call this protectiveness "sexist" while others will try to say that, with social changes pursued by feminism, women have forfeited the right to such protection.

But as far as I am concerned, it doesn't matter society says, it doesn't matter if it's appreciated or praised, any decent man should feel protective of women and should act accordingly.

2007-09-29 22:17:48 · 37 answers · asked by Gnu Diddy! 5 in Gender Studies

it's normal to watch a western movie and watch its characters drink and gamble.is this normal 2 Christians?

2007-09-29 22:17:29 · 8 answers · asked by immie x 1 in Religion & Spirituality

is anyone listening?

2007-09-29 22:17:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've had enough with seeing these "American by birth; Texan by the grace of God" stickers. Many Texans I've met seem to have a superiority complex towards people from other states, thinking of them as being lesser Americans. The truth is that the history of Texas is the most un-American of all: a bunch of Americans moved to Texas, then under the control of Mexico still, and renounced their US citizenship in order to get Mexican citizenship so they could live and work there. They then broke free from Mexico and existed as an independent republic until the US had to come in and annex them cause they couldn't make it on their own. In other words, the Republic of Texas was a nation founded by traitors both to the US and to Mexico, and then they proceeded to seceed from the union less than two decades later. How much more un-American can your history be?

2007-09-29 22:16:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Dear legal luminaries

Advice only as per Indian law:

One of the Society President indulged in violation of bye-laws blatantly. But he is being supported by 9 out of 22 EC members who are his friends and own relatives.

I have the the proof on three occasions, for violation of bye laws by the President and same being supported by his men.

My intention is to break the monopoly, blatant violation of bye laws, fiefdom and autocracy just bcos of having own people as members and also in the EC (executive committee), by moving the court to get a stay against the President and his coterie from contesting the forth coming election. Do i have sufficient grounds to take up this fight??

Only legally qualified persons answer pls-- as I do want directions to proceed with it accordingly. Others can advice if consulted w/advocate. This is not a Q for askng sake but an incident in real life.

I will take up the case in Chennai.

Thanks in adv for the persons who are going to guide me.

2007-09-29 22:16:26 · 3 answers · asked by TROUBLESHOOTERKILLROY 2 in Law & Ethics

The time where you are at right now.

2007-09-29 22:16:22 · 13 answers · asked by DL 3 in Polls & Surveys

Surely any right thinking person must agree that President Bush and Prince Charles are irrefutable proof that Intelligent Design is 100% true?

2007-09-29 22:16:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know that pigs make amazing pets, but does anyone know the laws of having one in the city (Saskatchewan, canada to be exact)? Can anyone suggest a breed? Any other comments would be great.

Alysia

2007-09-29 22:15:41 · 2 answers · asked by Sassyshiba 3 in Law & Ethics

Ive just put £2.70 of diesel in my petrol car by accident?
can i just fill it with petrol to thin it out ,or will i have to flush all the deiesel out first (vectra 20i 16v) ,,,,cars just sitting there waiting for help fast .\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

2007-09-29 22:15:27 · 20 answers · asked by daps don 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

DO U LIKE PEOPLE SMOKING IF U DON'T SMOKE?

2007-09-29 22:15:07 · 16 answers · asked by ENGLISH REENE 1 in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-29 22:15:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-29 22:14:41 · 14 answers · asked by shyfello 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-29 22:13:42 · 5 answers · asked by elango s 1 in Immigration

if you bleed while you excret?

2007-09-29 22:13:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-09-29 22:12:41 · 24 answers · asked by rajdeep s 1 in Global Warming

the wo.re that let him cheat is being abusive to me through emaill. I now have access to his account and he let her know he was ina relationship & she still met with him & did it with her. He has used Yahoo Answers to meet her and she will not even say sorry . i bet she is a desperate housewife that couldn't keep a husband for herself.

how can i get back at them both? i am so angry

2007-09-29 22:12:22 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

I'm so disgusted with my hair. I just hate it. I hate the texture and the way it lays. It's unhealthy and I don't know how to fix it.

I'm seriously thinking of getting a wig. Can people tell? If I get a really good, human hair one, the same color as my own, will people know that I have a wig?

And how do you get a really good one? Our local wig shop only sells synthetic ones, and I don't think they are that high quality. If I order one online, how would I know that it was going to fit right? How do you buy a wig? How do you take care of them, and how do you wear them right?

Thanks.

2007-09-29 22:12:02 · 10 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Hair

I just started college and I am in desperate need of a laptop. I think the Turion processors are better but which one is really the best? What about the GHz? Does higher speed mean it draws more power? I've tried to find the difference between all those processors so if you can give me the best answer you win.

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2007-09-29 22:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by incognito 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-29 22:11:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

for me its someone I care about. i wish I could say it.

2007-09-29 22:10:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I failed to stop at an unmarked junction (luckily a quiet area)
My friend rolled back on a hill
Recently a friend failed before she got in the car as she could not read the numberplate of car at start of test.

2007-09-29 22:10:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Me and my x husband are in the middle of a custody battle. I have caught him several times video taping me at my home, job and when I bring the kids for vistation. What can I do to stop this. I consider it harassment.

2007-09-29 22:10:09 · 10 answers · asked by Tiesa 1 in Marriage & Divorce

What is the origin of this line?
It’s an old Scottish skipping rhyme.

2007-09-29 22:10:07 · 3 answers · asked by Retired 7 in History

I understand child support is not deductable or taxable. However, it seems that this additional income would be considered earned income. I have not been treated well in this whole process, even if she had no tax liability, I would feel somewhat better if I was allowed an interest deduction.

2007-09-29 22:09:34 · 5 answers · asked by J L 1 in United States

Is it still sports related if he retired a couple of decades ago?

2007-09-29 22:09:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

2007-09-29 22:08:58 · 3 answers · asked by skye_king300 1 in History

2007-09-29 22:08:52 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

It's true that some interpreters (verbal) are also translators (written), but the distinction should be made, shouldn't it?

(I'm not putting down EITHER!!)

After all, you don't even need to be literate in the particular language to be an interpreter, and the skills involved are very different. At the same time, translators don't need to be able to speak the language intelligibly - for instance, Ancient Greek, Egyptian or any other dead language.

2007-09-29 22:08:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages