Society & Culture - 16 December 2006

2006-12-16 15:35:16 · 21 answers · asked by its my favorite month 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I know what they are, but which sins are mortal sins exactly?

2006-12-16 15:34:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Now, I say whining for lack of a better word. But if they get to keep their native (as in, their homeland) language, style of dress, expressions, and other culture-centric items about them, why aren't I allowed to say "Merry Christmas"? It's part of MY culture as a Canadian native to celebrate Christmas. How come I'M forced to say "Happy Holidays"? If I go to Africa, can I say "Merry Christmas", even if they're celebrating Kwanza? I would be an immigrant to Africa so I should be allowed to keep my culture. Right?

2006-12-16 15:34:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Okay....say in Fantasy City.....you had in it 2 powerful gangs....disregarding originality we'll say crips and bloods. In the past they've fueded relentlessy over who's gonna control the streets...and for a moment the crips had a hold over the bloods to the point the bloods were almost slaves to them. Well needing help, a police force well known from another city came in to help calm down the chaos in this city with seriously high crime rates. What turned out was the bloods being givin some freedom to roam the streets again. But out of vindictive hatred decided to wreak havoc on the crips. Of course, the crips, not letting this happen, retaliate. So now there is a HUGE gang war in this city. As the police force what would you do? (i'm pretty sure you can hint where i'm getting at....but maybe the different perspective may give some incite i suppose...so here goes :-). ).

2006-12-16 15:33:46 · 3 answers · asked by Dennis 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

British researchers have found that children's IQ predicts their likelihood of becoming vegetarians as young adults -- lowering their risk for cardiovascular disease in the process. The finding could explain the link between smarts and better health, the investigators say.


"Brighter people tend to have healthier dietary habits," concluded lead author Catharine Gale, a senior research fellow at the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre of the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital.


Recent studies suggest that vegetarianism may be associated with lower cholesterol, reduced risk of obesity and heart disease. This might explain why children with high IQs tend to have a lower risk of heart disease in later life.


The report is published in the Dec. 15 online edition of the British Medical Journal.


"We know from other studies that brighter children tend to behave in a healthier fashion as adults -- they're less likely to smoke, less likely to be overweight, less likely to have high blood pressure and more likely to take strenuous exercise," Gale said. "This study provides further evidence that people with a higher IQ tend to have a healthier lifestyle."


In the study, Gale's team collected data on nearly 8,200 men and women aged 30, whose IQ had been tested when they were 10 years of age.


"Children who scored higher on IQ tests at age 10 were more likely than those who got lower scores to report that they were vegetarian at the age of 30," Gale said.


The researchers found that 4.5 percent of participants were vegetarians. Of these, 2.5 percent were vegan, and 33.6 percent said they were vegetarian but also ate fish or chicken.


There was no difference in IQ score between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarian but who said they ate fish or chicken, the researchers add.


Vegetarians were more likely to be female, of higher social class and better educated, but IQ was still a significant predictor of being vegetarian after adjustment for these factors, Gale said.


"Vegetarian diets are associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in a number of studies, so these findings suggest that a such a diet may help to explain why children or adolescents with a higher IQ have a lower risk of coronary heart disease as adults," Gale said.


One expert said the findings aren't the whole answer, however.


"This study left many unanswered questions such as: Did the vegetarian children grow up in a household with a vegetarian parent? Were meatless meals regularly served in the household? Were the children eating a primarily vegetarian diet at the age of 10?" said Lona Sandon, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.


"In addition, we don't know the beliefs or attitudes of the parents of the children, nor do we know if there was a particular event that led these children to becoming vegetarian in their teens or adulthood," Sandon said.


As the study showed, more women than men chose a vegetarian diet, Sandon noted. "Other research shows that women in general will focus more on their health than men. So, if they believe that a vegetarian diet will have health benefits, they are more likely to follow it," she said.


Given these factors, "we cannot draw any solid conclusions from this research," Sandon added.


Another expert agreed that a vegetarian diet is healthy.

"The evidence linking vegetarianism to good health outcomes is very strong," said Dr. David L. Katz, the director of the Prevention Research Center and an associate professor of public health at the Yale University School of Medicine.

"Studies, for example, of vegetarian Seventh-Day Adventists in California suggest that they have lower rates of almost all major chronic diseases, and greater longevity, than their omnivorous counterparts," Katz said. "Evidence is also strong and consistent that greater intelligence, higher education, and loftier social status -- which tend to cluster with one another -- also correlate with good health."

2006-12-16 15:33:39 · 9 answers · asked by xyster8 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

He's 15, and I have no idea what to get him for Christmas. He's into the military, so I was going to get him personalized dog tags that say stuff other than the norm on them but his cousin let it slip. Then she let his second present slip, so I have no idea what to get him! Help? Lol.

2006-12-16 15:33:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-12-16 15:33:10 · 11 answers · asked by thecrazyone 2 in Languages

no wonder I guess. What do especially the chinese, british & europeans and japanese people think?

2006-12-16 15:32:47 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

we give them billions of our tax dollars each year.I didnt approve this.the congress just keeps on giving it to them year after year.and many of the people of katrina still dont have places to live.the Israeli state has about a 100 nukes. why do we keep giving them money when Americans could better use that money. thats why we pay taxes. to help Americans.

2006-12-16 15:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

This is my take: I won't give money to homeless people living on the street or to charities who give money to homeless people living on the street. This is why: Most of the people living on the street are either drug addicts or alcoholics, I'm not going to give my $2 to a guy thats saving for some meth. BUT I will donate to homeless shelters because the people living there actually want help and wouldnt be going there if they had something to hide (like drugs) Thats my take, plus i dont think the lepers 2,000 years ago would take the money and light up. WHATS YOUR TAKE?

2006-12-16 15:30:30 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I found a code to pull up security cams. However does these people know people on the internet can watch the?
http://8.10.120.42/view/index.shtml

2006-12-16 15:30:13 · 1 answers · asked by Labatt113 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Is it consistant with Wicca to ask this? I think it is but just learning.

Truth is I love somebody very deeply. I can't find her. She knows enough to find me if she tries. I think our feelings are mutual and miss her alot. She had some other issues in her life and left town.

2006-12-16 15:29:16 · 9 answers · asked by rostov 5 in Religion & Spirituality

who concieved himself without sex, was raised by a step dad, and can be everywhere but nowhere?

2006-12-16 15:29:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

in person. And reject him as Son of GOD just because the Koran said it so. If Jesus Christ was not Son of GOD why the Koran was not hand in to the Jews or Christian to correct the Holy Bible at that time, and why would GOD choose Muhammad to spread the news, given that he is not a jews not even a Christian

2006-12-16 15:29:06 · 14 answers · asked by ubuntu 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-16 15:28:40 · 17 answers · asked by joebharper 1 in Christmas

2006-12-16 15:28:40 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Life is a short trip, so we need to make it as enjoyable, peaceful, and happy as possible. Whether it's disease, poverty or starvation, what can and should we do to make life good?

2006-12-16 15:27:45 · 8 answers · asked by Justin 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I am expecting a baby in May. I have heard that chances are slightly higher of having a boy, but I don't know if this is true or not.

2006-12-16 15:27:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-16 15:27:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Well, I kind of want to kind of don't-because don't know him except through facebook-kind of like myspace, he befriended me. I thought about bringing him a gift since it is his b-day/xmas party, and I'm not ready to call it a night, but since I have never met him in person, just through fb, I am kind of hesitant.

2006-12-16 15:26:53 · 11 answers · asked by clara m 1 in Etiquette

It seems to me that every single toy these particular kids (aged around 5-7) have plugs in, needs batteries, has microchip(s), has headphones, is essentially some form of computer, or makes noise on its own.

My question: is this a one-woman campaign (me), or are other parents/grandparents fed up with toys that play themselves?

Thanks for your input, and I hope I'm not nuts.

2006-12-16 15:25:07 · 6 answers · asked by silvercomet 6 in Christmas

I don't know what to get my boyfriend for christmas. What are some websites or places to find ideas or actual presents?

2006-12-16 15:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

Look at us! were destroying our only planet! people wake up! wars! were all the same! and how we all want to find other life forms.. when we do, all were gonna do is make war with them! We have more alcohol and drugs them food going to starving families! we only have 1 earth! think about it...

2006-12-16 15:24:56 · 5 answers · asked by Lor-the-Giraffe 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I grew up in Detroit in the 60's and 70's in a wonderful neighborhood that has since gone to hell, My family was part of the white flight during the mid 70's. I find myself missing the bungalow we grew up in - a unique house in an open neighborhood where all my friends moms where my mom too,. before all the cookie cutter subuurban neighborhoods sprang up. Former urban dwellers, can we go home again or has it vanished into the sameness of lofts and condos where we are still strangers to each other?

2006-12-16 15:24:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

one question "WHY" ????
my bible study teacher told me that over 500 people saw jesus raise again on the 3rd day..!!!! after he died on the cross to take away are sins!!
Will i believe!!!! And i hope you do to!!!!!
GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-16 15:24:20 · 29 answers · asked by mel_lynn_ 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How do you wrap a round present without making it look bad???

2006-12-16 15:24:15 · 3 answers · asked by foxychick 2 in Other - Holidays

He chose to tell shepards what sign to look for. By the way do you know what that sign was?

2006-12-16 15:23:09 · 8 answers · asked by Cory 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I could care less, but my husband is against this name for our unborn baby because he thinks it is a black person's name. how do i win?

2006-12-16 15:20:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Why do so many "SO-CALLED" Christians(maybe they are just novices?? I can't explain but want to know WHY?) claim that if you stand up and declare the truth of God's Word to sinners against their sins AND still offer them hope through Jesus Christ (especially when applied to a certain community here who think they are their own "race") to be set free from that sin if they will REPENT, JUDGE ME FOR TELLING THE TRUTH THAT WILL SET THEM FREE? They assist the enemy in silencing our Christian liberties in speaking the Word of God when the truth is ALL that will set them free. Many "so-called" Christians have condemned and judged me for this very thing. It looks really bad on the Christian community to be divided here. I would still rather be divided by TRUTH than united with IGNORANCE. Any excuses for this behavior that does more scattering than gathering and causes division instead of unity? You see, I had to avoid actually NAMING THE TYPE OF SIN HERE so as not to be deleted!!

2006-12-16 15:20:53 · 11 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 in Religion & Spirituality

ask questions bashing our country? They spend so much time and energy thinking about us! I feel guilty that I don't ever think about them and that I find rearranging my sock drawer more interesting than picking apart their culture and bashing their politics.

2006-12-16 15:19:59 · 11 answers · asked by goldengirl 4 in Other - Society & Culture