All categories - 16 December 2007

2007-12-16 13:20:25 · 18 answers · asked by Fox Paws 6 in Polls & Surveys

as saddened by the news as I am??

The world lost a great singer/songwriter today to prostate cancer and being a musician it saddens me. He was 56 years old. His music such as "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" brings back such good memories from my early childhood. "Leader of the Band" reminds me of my dad ... who I just lost to cancer as well ...

In the words of Dan himself I leave this tribute ...

"I thank you for the music
And your stories of the road
I thank you for the freedom
When it came my time to go --
I thank you for the kindness
And the times when you got tough
And, papa, I don't think i
Said I love you near enough --

The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through
My instrument
And his song is in my soul --
My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man
I'm just a living legacy...
To the leader of the band;
I am the living legacy
To the leader of the band."

Rest in Peace ...

2007-12-16 13:20:17 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7 in Other - Music

I live near a nuclear reactor which has had its share of unusual events and alerts and I'm wondering if there is a site that logs the emergencies that occur at nuclear reactors in the US.

This information always shows up in the news so I would expect that somewhere out there someone is chronicling it...

Thanks!

2007-12-16 13:20:12 · 1 answers · asked by John 1 in Physics

What beliefs about Seniors are still out there?

2007-12-16 13:20:01 · 27 answers · asked by Wickwire 5 in Senior Citizens

I don't need the preception of separation of power, I need an example, that is , like Lesgilative branch, it can perform an action individually.

2007-12-16 13:19:58 · 8 answers · asked by fengzengjason 1 in Government

I play piano, french horn, percussion, oboe, and flute. Too much right? I also am a marching band person and a band major. I played musical instruments ever since I was a kid.

2007-12-16 13:19:51 · 19 answers · asked by Alice 4 in Other - Music

2007-12-16 13:19:50 · 8 answers · asked by Star-Scream 2 in PlayStation

I know that sounds very shallow minded but I thought I might catch the eye of someone who is a gay male or knows a gay male. He's very artistic (draws amazing! his stories are extremely creative), he likes macabre things and likes being "different". Last Christmas was awful! We didn't know what to get him. He's not very feminine either nor is he very butch... I guess he's a futch because he's a little of both. Oh, and he's 19. Any ideas?!

2007-12-16 13:19:49 · 11 answers · asked by gratitude monster 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Did they not think of that abuse when they closed down the old News-Chat system ?

It seems that every other question tonight is about homework.

2007-12-16 13:19:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I like one of my best guy friends and wanted to give him something really great for Christmas that would impress him...do you think that me making him a gift bag of cookies is ok or should I do something else?

2007-12-16 13:19:45 · 10 answers · asked by tina 2 in Friends

2007-12-16 13:19:36 · 9 answers · asked by boobear 1 in Singles & Dating

Recently, I always found a lot of small animal feces at my backyard (maybe rabbit or squirrel).How can I stop them pooping at my yard? Thanks!

2007-12-16 13:19:32 · 4 answers · asked by apple 1 in Zoology

2007-12-16 13:19:30 · 29 answers · asked by Sapphrodite® 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm an American that's in love with England, although I've never studied the geography and all the history of it.

Well, my questions are:
Does Britain = England?
or Does Britain = the United Kingdom?
And is the United Kingdom just England? Or is Scotland, Ireland, and perhaps some other countries included?

If you can answer all these questions, that'd be lovely.

Helpful responses only, please!

2007-12-16 13:19:26 · 12 answers · asked by foodjunkie 3 in Other - United Kingdom

2007-12-16 13:19:18 · 10 answers · asked by xxxxxamolivexxxxx 2 in Other - Dining Out

A Chinese couple gets married. She's a virgin and,
truth be told, he is none too experienced either. On
the wedding night, she cowers naked under the bed
sheets as her husband undresses. He climbs in next to
her and tries to be reassuring:


"My darring" he says, "I know dis yo firs time and you
berry frighten. I pomise you, I give you anyting you
want, I do anyting... just anyting you want, you say.
Whatchou want?" he says, trying to sound experienced,
which he hopes will impress his virgin bride.


A thoughtful silence follows and he waits patiently
(and eagerly) for her request. She eventually replies
shyly and unsure, "I want... numba 69!" More
thoughtful silence, this time from him. Eventually, in
a puzzled tone he queries... "You want... Beef wif Broccori?

2007-12-16 13:19:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

PHOTOS: The $592 Million U.S. Embassy In Iraq

Construction of the U.S. embassy in Iraq, set to open in September, is projected to cost $592 million, with a staff of 1,000 people and operating costs totaling $1.2 billion a year. It will be a 104-acre complex, which is the size of approximately 80 football fields. On May 10, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) criticized the ballooning size and cost of the embassy in a hearing with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice:

Now, having said over and over again that we don’t want to be seen as an occupying force in Iraq, we’re building the largest embassy that we have — probably the largest in the world — in Baghdad. And it just seems to grow and grow and grow. … We agree that we should focus our aid locally not in Baghdad, but we have 1,000 Americans at the embassy in Baghdad. You add the contractors and the local staff it comes to 4,000.
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/29/photos-embassy-iraq/

2007-12-16 13:19:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I have taught violin and viola for over 20 years - just about every type of personality from age 2 1/2 to age 70. Along the way I have had a few students who were just really wasting their parents' money by not practicing. I have always tried to make it a policy to keep the parents abreast of how their children are doing so they can make an informed decision about whether to continue.

Recently I began teaching at a music store/school. One of my little violin students is a sweet 5 year old girl. She loves to come to lessons, and her mother comes in with her. Mom is supposed to be the home teacher (We are using a modified Suzuki program), but never works with her. She is completely aware that the girl is making no progress, as we do the same thing every week and I have spoken with her many times about practice.

The manager thinks I should just let it go and let her keep coming. I think I should recommend quitting. She pays almost $100/mo! What would you do?

2007-12-16 13:19:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

2007-12-16 13:18:48 · 11 answers · asked by JP 1 in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-16 13:18:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

In Ny state where can you report credit card fraud? I thought you were supposed to be 18 in NY to get a credi card because thats when you have credit..or whatever.. Well somebody I know is 17 she ahs gotten like 4-5 diffrent credit cards and maxed them all since she was 16. I can't report them to the company itself because there were a few and Im unsure which ones they were.. I mean isn't this fraud, can't you get in trouble? She lied and said she was like 19-23 to get them..

2007-12-16 13:18:39 · 18 answers · asked by likeicare2007 2 in Credit

2007-12-16 13:18:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baseball

My grandma says that with rocks in it, it wont smell and it will never fill up and my grandpa says that if you dont put any rocks in, it wont smell and it wont fill up whos right and whos wrong?

2007-12-16 13:18:23 · 9 answers · asked by Yayaitta 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

It's my turn to serve x-mas dinner and I want to try something different. The bartender at work said to marinate a prime rib in Captain Morgans' spiced rum for 2 days and bake under foil for 4 hours. What have you tried with prime rib?

2007-12-16 13:18:22 · 5 answers · asked by daisyjzmum 4 in Cooking & Recipes

Your religion.... or NON religion (*if you are atheist* or anything else falling under this category.

I want to learn more about the different religions of the world. I would like to do a paper tell about them if you don't mind....



Thank you in advance!

2007-12-16 13:18:20 · 13 answers · asked by Me Myself & I 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I volunteer with a German Shepherd Rescue group. This plea for help came through my email today:


Sarge is a 90 pound neutered male Shepherd that has gotten SARDS (sudden accute retinal degenerative syndrome ) and has lost his sight. He is three years old and up to date on his shots. His owner is moving and needs to find him a home. Please help us find him one. He is good with kids, other dogs & people. He is playful, gentle and loves pats.



I already volunteer with the rescue and do all that my financial, personal, and familial obligations allow me to. Still, every time I read something like this I feel like I am not doing enough and it can be heartbreaking at times.

So, my question for those of you that have a soft spot for animals, how do you deal with the feeling of "not being able to do more"?

2007-12-16 13:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 in Other - Pets

2007-12-16 13:18:08 · 16 answers · asked by Confused! 1 in Country

2007-12-16 13:18:06 · 5 answers · asked by Ms Ghost 6 in Software

He kinda wants to quit but kinda doesn't and he knows he should. Hes quit in the past with AA, and has been thinking about going to AA again. The only way his addiction affects our relationship is financially. I know, thats bad enough. But he wants help and support from me also. Ive never dealt with an alcoholic or any kind of addict before so i have no idea how to help and support him. Any advice? Please be respectful!

2007-12-16 13:18:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

2007-12-16 13:18:02 · 4 answers · asked by mossy_oak81 1 in Amusement Parks