All categories - 13 November 2007

Let's say you buy a package of gum. You give the vendor $10. The vendor gives you some change. Do you check to see that you have been given the correct change and not been ripped off? Do you look for physical proof that you are being given what you are anticipating to be true? Or do you have faith that you have been given what you believe to be true?

Belief and faith will only take you so far, and almost always lead you astray and you'll be ripped off.

Then why, for the sake of common sense, do you not seek for real proof, real truth, behind some antiquated god-claim much higher in apparent value than a paltry few dollars? How can you put so much trust in an ancient belief system when you must, on a daily basis, actually see the "little stuff" with your own eyes before you will accept it? Doesn't this contradiction seem wrong to anybody else?

And don't use the lame "the bible tells me so" answer. That falls in the same category.

2007-11-13 05:39:42 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Had my ultrasound today and the tech said that she thought it was a girl because she could not see anything like a boy, but it could be hidden by the legs. How many people had this happen and what did you end up having? I have a real tight budget and I do not know if we should start putting away girl clothes. I already have boy clothes from my son.

2007-11-13 05:39:41 · 14 answers · asked by me 2 in Pregnancy

i want to be a computer programmer and am looking at university degrees. i cant really tell the difference between computer science and software engineering. which would be most appropriate for my career?

2007-11-13 05:39:38 · 5 answers · asked by charlotte m 2 in Technology

Is it politics? With the technology today we cannot find a cure? It is hard to believe.

2007-11-13 05:39:34 · 16 answers · asked by casinoman_1999 2 in Infectious Diseases

My early move is by mutual consent, however, I paid for the entire month of November on the 1st. Since I'm moving two weeks early, I was wondering when I should expexct a refund from my landlady? I know she has 14-30 days (according to CA law) for my deposti, but what about the extra rent I gave her?

2007-11-13 05:39:30 · 9 answers · asked by Cat 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I thought she cared about peace, but it seems like she only cares about power. Your thoughts?

2007-11-13 05:39:29 · 15 answers · asked by civil_av8r 7 in Politics

2007-11-13 05:39:27 · 5 answers · asked by Bye-Bye 4 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i am currently 4 months pregnant and really want to know how to lose weight quickly after pregnancy.i am 15 years old and wanted to know if age also plays a role in how quickly you lose weight?thankyou

2007-11-13 05:39:22 · 49 answers · asked by TayTay 1 in Pregnancy

Please help to EXPLAIN (not just give answers), how to find each answer to the questions below...THANKS!
This is in accounting class, but I think math might work better
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Al is considering opening a gift shop. He has collected the following information:

Monthly rent: $2,800
Monthly sales salaries: $1,200
In addition to the sales salaries, Al intends to pay a 5% sales commission to his sales staff.
The cost of merchandise sold is expected to be 40% of sales.

1. Determine Al's break-even point (BEP) in monthly sales dollars.
2. Determine the monthly sales dollars required to earn $2000 profit per month.
3. Determine Al's BEP if he reduces rent by $200/month.

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For 4,5, and 6, assume:
*He's reduced his merchadise purchase cost by 10%.
*This will not effect the sale price of her product.
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4. Determine the new Contribution Margin Ratio.
5. What's the new BEP in monthly sales dollars?
6. What's the new sales amount needed for $2,000 profit?

2007-11-13 05:39:06 · 3 answers · asked by mikeburman11 1 in Mathematics

do routine blood tests at the hospital automatically check a woman's Hcg level for pregnancy? or do you have to request a special blood pregnancy test if you want to find out if you are pregnant or not?

2007-11-13 05:39:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

What is the product when m-nitroacetaphenone is treated with NaBH4 in ethanol?

I cant figure out what the forumla for the product is. Any help would be great.
Thanks

2007-11-13 05:38:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chemistry

What sounds Pretty with Last name of Lajoie ?
Give Me Long Lists ! T.Y.

2007-11-13 05:38:51 · 16 answers · asked by Always Curious 5 in Baby Names

2007-11-13 05:38:40 · 2 answers · asked by Bye-Bye 4 2 in Religion & Spirituality

thanx for helping

2007-11-13 05:38:37 · 3 answers · asked by bj 1 in Programming & Design

I am trying to get pregnant and I'm 27 at 115lbs and I should be 120 or 125 but even when I eat bad it's not sticking to me. What should I do.

2007-11-13 05:38:37 · 1 answers · asked by Lisa D 1 in Women's Health

My husband and i have already had one child but He had health issues and we didn't have a baby shower becouse we didn't know if he was going to make it. We want anothere child so were trying. I want a baby shower with this one becouse i missed out on the othere baby. I can't use the same things for this one b/c my son had special needs. (instead of a regular car seat he had a car bed-it lays flat) My son passed away in july and i would just like to do the baby things that i missed with my first. What is your opinion. Is it selfish or is it okay. Please tell me what you think and the underlined rules...lol they are unknown to me..God Bless and best wishes

2007-11-13 05:38:28 · 25 answers · asked by MeLisa 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

2007-11-13 05:38:24 · 22 answers · asked by Cheeky 6 in Polls & Surveys

both long haired, grey white and one has a little orange. both have pure white paws (i'm not calling them mittens)
ones boy ones girl.
mamas name is daisy (they all look almost exactly alike)
they look similar to this:
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/siberian.html
all suggestions welcome.
thank you.

2007-11-13 05:38:24 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

the eviction notice and how long with the eviction will you have to leave?

2007-11-13 05:38:10 · 13 answers · asked by donielle 7 in Polls & Surveys

My HOT PINK BOX avatar??

2007-11-13 05:38:08 · 18 answers · asked by Viviana 5 in Polls & Surveys

I was caught on CCTV in Camden at 8.35pm. Ironically I'd pulled over as I didn't want to be driving whilst on the phone. No buses arrived in that period and I didn't cause any kind of traffic jam. There weren't even double yellow lines in the bus stop....

Okay, so I was in the wrong, but I still think this is tax by stealth.
:-(

2007-11-13 05:37:54 · 22 answers · asked by Snowth 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

I get so pd off with this time of day when parents are out taking or picking up there children they dont care where they park nearer the school the better its just being lazy,it goes to show why so many people are obese.My childrens school is at least a mile from home and we walk there and back what ever the weather its good to walk.Traffic becomes a big problem and children are in danger trying to cross road.Wake up parents excersise is good for you all.

2007-11-13 05:37:49 · 16 answers · asked by The One 6 in Etiquette

ok i wanna get a tripod and have been in jessops and they have some for £30 ish. thats the cheapest. now i can guess that getting a much more expensive one would be a better tripod. but. i have seen one on ebay for £2.50 plus £7 postage (coming from hong kong).

i can't really afford to spend much money on one but want to get the best quality i can (dont wanna have to buy another 1 cos it's broke or whatever).

do u recon that this cheaper tripod would be a good buy, before i do actually purchase it or do u think in the long run it could be a bad mistake

2007-11-13 05:37:39 · 9 answers · asked by Mavis 4 in Photography

2007-11-13 05:37:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

I'm not asking if your for or against illegal immigration . . . it seems the country is in agreement . . . so how do we do it ? Thanks.

2007-11-13 05:37:24 · 20 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7 in Immigration

Have you ever done something selfless for a stranger, and done so without telling a soul who knows you? How did it make you feel, and did you struggle with telling someone what you'd done in hopes of getting a good ol' pat on the back?

2007-11-13 05:37:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

just woundering the ps2 noise always pissed me off

2007-11-13 05:37:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in PlayStation

the eviction notice and how long with the eviction will you have to leave?

2007-11-13 05:37:04 · 6 answers · asked by donielle 7 in Law & Ethics

So whats up with the over usage of laxatives. i asked this before. i do know that it makes you poop alot. i know that its like a constat having to go all the time. i know it deplets your body from the vitamins you need? but what are the long term effects on your body that laxatives gives you? what happends can it kill you what ill it do i guess im asking for someones personal happening

2007-11-13 05:36:48 · 6 answers · asked by jenaalyse 2 in Diet & Fitness

I was always taught to think that Jesus was God's son and have always wondered how anyone could allow their child, their ONLY child, to suffer so much for the sins of others (us). I've just never gotten that and now that I have a child myself I know that I would first die than to have anyone hurt my child so I just don't get why God would allow his only son to suffer so much. If you don't believe in God then please don't answer with He wasn't real. I would like answers from those of you who really believe in Him and that believe that Jesus was his son.

2007-11-13 05:36:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality