All categories - 28 October 2007

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Is it a myth that men age better physically?

Writer Naomi Wolf in her book "The Beauty Myth":

"Of course men don't age any better physically," says Wolf, "they age better only in terms of social status".

"We misperceive in this way since our eyes are trained to see time as a flaw on women's faces where it is a mark of character on men's. If men's main function were decorative and male adolescence were seen as the peak of male value, a 'distinguished' middle-aged man would look shockingly flawed," she says.

It's been that way for a long time.

Experience is knowledge and that is what we must remember when we look at our own lifestyles, learning from our mistakes and tweaking our options to maximise our short time on this earth.

It's interesting that men are still afforded this luxury but women are widely dismissed on the basis of age and fading physical beauty

Your thoughts?

2007-10-28 01:05:17 · 15 answers · asked by Flyinghorse 6 in Gender Studies

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What...............?

What is your favorite condiment?

And give me a good reason why and win 10 points.

2007-10-28 01:05:12 · 9 answers · asked by Earth to Mars 5 in Polls & Surveys

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Do you remember going to the creek or river ?

We would make a bonfire and have a pick-nik. Spash around in the water. Didn't have to worry about pollution, the water was so clear.

2007-10-28 01:04:17 · 20 answers · asked by Livelife 5 in Senior Citizens

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What time is it please,my clocks r messing with me.?

2007-10-28 01:03:55 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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Do you agree...?

1. that eccentricity is a great excuse for being green-minded?
i.e. (sorry, i couldn't think of any)

2. that using complex words is a great excuse to "look" smart?
i.e. The sophistication of schizophrenic columnists greatly surpasses the incredible idiocy of the homosexual E.E. Cummings who worked as an epileptic?

3. that pop culture is a great excuse for being stupid?
i.e. Britney Spears

4. that fashion is a great excuse for nudity?
i.e. See-through clothing

5. that the word "whatever" is a great excuse for a mediocre to run away from a smart argument?
i.e.

Person # 1: Perpetual discrimination to the minority of the society is an absolutely cruel act!

Person # 2: Like so whatever!

2007-10-28 01:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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why do you think this guy is insulting me?

in a few of my questions this guy http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt=AoM9qmDiDP112LxcIaec9on27BR.;_ylv=3?show=AA11284138 (imparcial)
has been insulting me with his answer. although it would be mildly amusing had it not been directed at me why do you think he is doing it. surely this is the place to ask questions without fear of being ridiculed. is he a lonely lost unhappy man? is he going through a divorce? maybe he has realised he is attracted to the same sex?? what do you think.

2007-10-28 01:02:16 · 7 answers · asked by jake2244 2 in Psychology

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Why are they looking for arsonists when global warming was the cause of the California wildfires?

2007-10-28 01:01:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

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address for Leroy Neu in Las Vegas,nev?

2007-10-28 01:01:29 · 2 answers · asked by ronald f 1 in Las Vegas

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" How long are air bags supposed to last?"?

I was answering a question about a 1995 Nissan air bag system and this thought came to mind. Used to be when the bags first came out Manufactures said replace the bags at 10 to 11 years? Now Manufactures shy away from air bag questions for obvious reasons. Imagine expecting the bag to work properly and it is rotten and sends burning nylon shreads into your face.

2007-10-28 01:01:28 · 9 answers · asked by John Paul 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

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What are your top 10 romantic movies?

2007-10-28 01:01:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

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Doesn't anybody outside of New York and front runners care about the Yankees?

2007-10-28 01:00:22 · 12 answers · asked by Kandace S 1 in Baseball

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For any Developmental theorists/psychologists out there, a question?

What are some books/theorists I can read that discuss how an individual does not fully complete a developmental stage (such as not resolving their adolescent stage) and how does one go back and resolve the issues at this stage in order to successfully complete the tasks of the succeeding stages?

2007-10-28 01:00:19 · 1 answers · asked by Roma 2 in Psychology

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How do I find my house on google earth website?

2007-10-28 01:00:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Google

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Is Abortion mandatory in America?

2007-10-28 00:59:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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how much drummers have bean in the who since Keith moon?

i mean drummers who have bean on tour with the who not just one off jobs

2007-10-28 00:59:46 · 3 answers · asked by thor 2 in Celebrities

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In terms of performance.. Is a diesel car better or a petrol car?

2007-10-28 00:58:59 · 10 answers · asked by prakash k 2 in Buying & Selling

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My cat drinks an enormous amount of water. She's got bowls up and downstairs and outside. Is this normal?

She is approx 14 years old. Her left hand thigh bone ball was broken when she was about 2 yrs. The vet said that cats can live with this. After some confinement she did. But now, being an old puss doesn't jump about as much. She drinks over a pint a day. Her food is moistened cat biscuits because she has no teeth.

2007-10-28 00:58:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

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I would like to travel from Bologna to Milan on December 25th '07 at 6am.would this be possible?

but i checked the timetable and it doesn't seem as if there are any trains available during that time?

2007-10-28 00:58:15 · 2 answers · asked by EmmaWillgo 1 in Other - Europe

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Would this tv with game mode running be better than this tv running on it's own for ps3 gaming/surfing?

Would this tv with game mode running

http://www.johnlewis.com/Christmas/Televisions/Televisions/LCD+TV/1284/230418717/Product.aspx

be better than this tv running

http://www.johnlewis.com/Christmas/Televisions/Televisions/LCD+TV/1284/230445783/Product.aspx

I guess I'm asking if the game mode in the samsung tv produces better graphics during ps3 gaming/surfing compared to the sony tv.

Both would have HDMI cables hooked up.

2007-10-28 00:57:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in TVs

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Great Comebacks?

Attention female readers! Are you sick and tired of those stupid old pick-up lines that men continue to use? Here are some great comebacks!

Man: "Haven't we met before?"
Woman: "Perhaps. I'm the receptionist at the VD Clinic."

Man: "Haven't I seen you some place before?"
Woman: "Yeah, that's why I don't go there anymore."

Man: "Is this seat empty?"
Woman: "Yes, and this one will be too if you sit down."

Man: "So, wanna go back to my place ?"
Woman: "Well, I don't know. Will two people fit under a rock?"

Man: "Your place or mine?"
Woman: "Both. You go to yours and I'll go to mine."

Man: "I'd like to call you. What's your number?"
Woman: "It's in the phone book."
Man: "But I don't know your name."
Woman: "That's in the phone book too."

Man: "So what do you do for a living?"
Woman: "I'm a female impersonator."

Man: "Hey, baby, what's your sign?"
Woman: "Do not Enter"

2007-10-28 00:57:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

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What materials make good conductors ?

2007-10-28 00:57:30 · 16 answers · asked by Jodie ♥♥ 2 in Chemistry

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I've had it with the ignorant, naive & close-minded people telling me to just pull myself together& be strong.

Must be nice to be oblivious to the harsh reality of life though. Unfortunately Depression is VERY real-and VERY Deadly. Tragically, at least 15% of sufferers end their pain by ending their lives. Suicide. THIS is the reality of Depression. Real enough for them? Sad really.I suppose they deserve our pity.One day, they may just find out just how real it really is, only after losing their own Son or Daughter to Depression.Refusing to get them Professional help, the Child dies as a result.Guilt is also a Life sentence. Depression is a Killer, and rising in epidemic proportions.Our youth in particular are Dying here! What do they say to this? Oh well, if only they'd taken their advice in the first place?Heard this before?"Just pull yourself together""Control yourself"Be Strong""All you need to do is focus on the positive"Who do they think they are...God?

Wake up! This is FACT,not FAIRY-TALE, as so many of them elude to.

Sickening isn't it. LITERALLY...

2007-10-28 00:57:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

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if you could prove existence or in-existence of all gods or spirituality , would you do it?

personaly yes i would. i have truly put my heart out to god to ask him for one thing in life and yet im still waiting. it'll do so much for me as i would just love to one day confront god and ask what he thinks of me and why has he never answerd my one request. i really wouldn't be afraid anymore if i oppose him. if he does not exist, it would benefit the world so much and really shove it into those people who make a big fuss over how we should just wait for our fate and junk and also make people focus on life itself.

2007-10-28 00:56:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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printer locked out by epsom?

my epson stylus cx3200 has told me to contact an engineer i am sure this is just amanufactures way of obsolescence as is is used quite a lot i think not sure after so many prints it automatically locks the printer up so you would need an engineer is there a fix or a hidden switch to reactivate the printer

2007-10-28 00:55:44 · 1 answers · asked by ereec1 1 in Printers

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