All categories - 21 November 2007

contributed to the countries' prosperity?

I just need an explanation from these phrases:

"The great rivers Rhine, Meuse, and Scheldt, with their many tributaries, supplemented by canals, form navigable waterways which have contributed so much to the prosperity of these countries."

"The fertile land and the great navigable rivers created and maintained a number of Medieval states and prosperous cities, dependent culturally on either France or Germany."

is it pertaining to trading, etc? I don't know exactly what it is talking about.

thanks.

2007-11-21 14:45:30 · 1 answers · asked by marcelino angelo (BUSY) 7 in History

Think about social impact, writing style, etc.

2007-11-21 14:45:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I know the illegal alien issue is a major one for many people, and for plenty, it is THE issue. So what candidate has a better way to solve the problem?

Ron Paul's way to stop it is here
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/border-security-and-immigration-reform/

2007-11-21 14:45:09 · 5 answers · asked by vote_usa_first 7 in Elections

i need a hug REALLY badly i would tell u the story but it is too long so can i just take the hug?

2007-11-21 14:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by miss sobriety 6 in Polls & Surveys

Coldest Night By: A Day away

Hey you, whatcha been up to?
It's been about a week or two
Since I last talked to you, just wanna know what's going on
I'm chillin' in my room
I'm killin' time just thinking about you
And all those things that we've been through

The cold air's coming to take it's place
You see it coming, so embrace
The cold air's coming to take it's place
You see it coming, so embrace

And this is the coldest night of them all (coldest night)
The rain will freeze and snow will fall
To the ground, I'm falling down
I'm stuck here for another day

I'm driving in my car, around town, downtown
Hoping I might find you standing there
Like the star you are
All the guys are in their car
They start to scream your name
It drives me insane

The cold air's coming to take it's place
You see it coming, so embrace
The cold air's coming to take it's place
You see it coming, so embrace

And this is the coldest night of them all (coldest night)
The rain will freeze and snow will fall
To the ground, I'm falling down
I'm stuck here for another day

I gave you everything, and you just walked out on me
I gave you everything
I gave you everything, and you just walked out on me
I gave you everything

And this is the coldest night of them all
The rain will freeze and snow will fall
To the ground, I'm falling down
I'm stuck here for another day

And this is the coldest night of them all (coldest night)
The rain will freeze and snow will fall
To the ground, I'm falling down
I'm stuck here for another day

Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling

Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling(Too many times you're right and I'm wrong)
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling(Too many times I'm right and you're wrong)
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling(Too many times you're right and I'm wrong)
Goodbye with your eyes(Too many times you're right)

Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling
Goodbye with your eyes and their rolling

Too many times you're right and I'm wrong
This time you were right and I was wrong

2007-11-21 14:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by :] 3 in Lyrics

be sure to *THINK* before you answer, cuz sayin the wrong answer just might change my perceptions of you!!! (j/k)

2007-11-21 14:45:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rap and Hip-Hop

Has Angilina Jolie been in any Vampire Movies?
I see all of these crazy vampire pictures of her...and I think it would be an AWSOME movie...(by the looks of it)...and...sooo...yeah.
If there is a movie..
please TELL ME THE TITLE!!!
THANK YOU GUYS!!!!

2007-11-21 14:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

2007-11-21 14:44:57 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

I own an insurance company and one of the companies that I sold insurance policies for told me today that they did not issue a 1099 to me because I am a corporation and it is not required.

2007-11-21 14:44:56 · 3 answers · asked by Nan 1 in Corporations

I'll give TEN GRACIOUS points to the first person to answer correctly...and Patriotically.

2007-11-21 14:44:50 · 9 answers · asked by Slade H 2 in Military

after completion of a 2 years diploma course at a Tafe in Commercial cookery? would you start of as assisting a chef?? I also would like to know what would be minumum wages after you finish this course? Please Help!!

2007-11-21 14:44:46 · 5 answers · asked by Farah 1 in Sydney

(sorry about the spelling)
Iv been gaging all afternoon, and iv had diareah. Feels like iv got to be sick. Passing alot of wind (sorry for details)
Not that this is to bad but i have to go on a plane tonight. How can i cope? What should i do to help me?

2007-11-21 14:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

A drunken man staggers in to a Catholic church and wanders over to the confessional box. He opens the door, sits down and says nothing. The bewildered priest waits for a few minutes, allowing the drunken man some time to collect his thoughts. Growing impatient, the priest coughs to attract his attention, but still the man says nothing. The priest then knocks on the wall three times in a final attempt to get the man to speak.

Finally, the drunk replies: "No use knockin' mate, there's no paper in this one either."

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Why not share it with them? Click here.

2007-11-21 14:44:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

just curious how many people think animals have feelings?
and how many people think animals have souls?

2007-11-21 14:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by Desiree M 2 in Other - Pets

2007-11-21 14:43:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

How do i spiral curl my hair? i have a big supper and would love to do my hair in spirals. I'll have about an hour to get ready.

2007-11-21 14:43:50 · 10 answers · asked by Trisha Tholen 1 in Hair

I want ones that don't pill and aren't too expensive. If you know, where can I purchase them and what is the brand name of the sheets.

2007-11-21 14:43:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-11-21 14:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

really nice work clothes but 4 real cheap??.....
please send me websites

2007-11-21 14:43:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories

i apply for a mastercard and get, i apply for a visa card an i don't get it... any possible explanations?

2007-11-21 14:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by bushra m 1 in Embassies & Consulates

when someone with different beliefes (me)is doing their thing and mentions it. some christains just have to pester the and insult them about being wrong.
like take "Jesus M''s answer to my question for an example. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoRpHqyinvD3BuD0S2hO.Wfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071121182520AAvtsuH
like how many christain protestors to you see outside abortion clinics,gay and pagan.ect. functions? always and how often do you see gays,abortion clinic nurses, and pagans protesting outside of a church on a sunday morning? never! so why do some christians act like they're the the victims when it's sometimes the complete oposite? why can't they respect others beliefes we mostly respect thiers? I have nothing against christains at all my family is christain they're verry good honest ppl and I love them and respect their beliefes even though I don't agree and it's the same with them.

2007-11-21 14:43:15 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My boyfriend and I attend the same university, and I'm currently in my second year, while he's in his third. This year, I live in a great apartment with a good friend of mine from school, but the rent is just too much! My boyfriend lives at home currently, but plans to move out next year. We've talked about it, and decided it would be a smart financially, and for our relationship, to get an apartment together. We've been together for a month shy of a year now, and by the time we actually move out, it will be almost 2 years (next September) I'm worried about bringing this up with my parents. His older brother moved out at 21 with his girlfriend, so his will not be an issue. Being the oldest, I'm not sure how to broach the subject with my parents without freaking them out too much! I know it's a smart decision, and my boyfriend and I essentially live together on weekends already, but I'm not sure how they will see it. Is 20 too young to live with a boyfriend? How do I talk to my parents?

2007-11-21 14:43:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family

Okay, this is my dream. I was standing in a living room which had maybe 8 to 10 people. I saw pastor T.D. Jakes in the middle of the room. He was looking around the room like he was looking for someone, then he fixed his eyes on me and just stared at me and I walked out of the room. Next scene, I was riding a bike and I saw pastor T.D. Jakes on the opposite side of the road. He looked at me and held up a letter in his hand and shook it at me. I in turned made a left turn away from him and went inside this military fence area. It was a huge fence with concertina wire at the top and 20 ft high. I just looked at him from inside the fence. All of a sudden he started preaching and people who were walking by started to gather and listen to him. Next scene, I was upstairs in my room and I looked out my window and pastor T.D. Jakes was sitting on the roof of the house next to me staring at me. I am sorry this dream is so long. Finally, I was in a upper room with alot of people.

2007-11-21 14:43:09 · 5 answers · asked by super saiyan 3 6 in Dream Interpretation

2007-11-21 14:42:49 · 2 answers · asked by Sumsmartasspsyvamp 1 in TiVO & DVRs

I´ve seen pigeons eat chicken, dogs prefer stakes and bones rather than dogchow, cats prefer fish than canned food, animals in the wild eating other animals rather than eating vegetables or fruit (birds eat insects, apes eat insects, insects eat insects), etc... then why shouldn´t the humans eat other animals?

2007-11-21 14:42:46 · 20 answers · asked by papafrita36 1 in Vegetarian & Vegan

But I have a few questions as to how to do it, I suppose. Currently, I have a Maltese puppy and a 1-year-old cat. The puppy adores any living thing, but my cat is socially awkward, I guess you could say. She doesn't really like any one except my mother, my boyfriend and me. Also, I would like to adopt a kitten from a shelter or rescue place, but the problem is, they don't let people under 18 adopt without an adult present. My mother is very busy and doesn't want to take the time to bring me to a shelter. Is there any one who has any kittens that they would be willing to give me (for a reasonable adoption price, of course)? I am a very responsible 17 year old confirmed animal lover living in Astoria, New York who would love to give a stray a wonderful home. Please help! Thank you.

2007-11-21 14:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

used in an episode...and not bleeped so I assumed they were not that bad (I"m not sure if I got the spelling right).

But what do they mean?

When they used the word "coons", they showed one of the jurors being upset and he was a black man.

The use of those words was to prove a point in court...that words can hurt people and make them do irrational decisions...

2007-11-21 14:42:42 · 3 answers · asked by Sallie W 5 in Languages

How close are we to finding life on other planets?

Why is astronomy not taught heavily in schools?

I have been interested in astronomy my whole life but my life has sent me down another road of majoring in management in computer information systems.

I have a hard time with math and never took calculus. What can I do to get more involved with Astronomy?

2007-11-21 14:42:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

2007-11-21 14:42:35 · 3 answers · asked by gabriel_87107 1 in History

I am 38.

I've been doing alot of soul searching since I found out that in Feb. I am going to be a Grandmother for the first time.

I remember in my late teens & early twenties being really excited about the future of this country and the hope to bring liberty and freedom to the people of the world. It seemed so much more of a possibility than at any time before. At least it seemed that the U.S. had come into a peaceful time for our people, I know not everyone but for the most part.

So much has changed so fast in the last 30 years.

Sometimes it seems to me that while the people were on one course there was an element in the U.S. that was on another and now we are seeing those efforts come to fruition.

Are you worried about the course our country's leaders have been taking us down? Or are you still hopeful?

Thanks.

2007-11-21 14:42:21 · 24 answers · asked by Kelly B 4 in Politics