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3,300	9Politics & Government	what are the term limits for the government?	a President can only serve two terms. Is that how many terms the government can serve also?	In the federal government, only the president is subject to term limits. As for state and other goverments, it would depend on the state. Some impose limits, some do not.
3,301	6Business & Finance	Tom Smith, a baker, invented what in 1850?		"On the Christmas dinner table are noisemakers called crackers. Tom Smith invented these traditional favors in 1850, as a way of selling more of his confections. Crackers are wrapped in fancy paper at each end there are pull-tabs. When the tabs are pulled a loud noise or crack with some sparks is produced. Inside the cracker there may be a paper hat, a toy and some candy. In most English homes when the crackers are open, you must put on the hat and enjoy the contents of the cracker."
3,302	3Education & Reference	Where is the deepest part of the ocean and where is it located?		The Marianas trench is the deepest part of the ocean. It is 35,813 ft/10,915m deep. If you cut Mount Everest off at sea level and put it on the ocean bottom in the Challenger Deep, there would still be over a mile of water over the top of it!
3,303	8Family & Relationships	How do you tell someone how you care, that you just met over the internet, without them thinking your wierd?		well dont worry about their thinking if you really care for that person just show in your attitude and dont think wat would he/she thinks about you. if you get returns then it will work out.\nall the best.
3,304	6Business & Finance	What is the best bargain: electric or gas heating in Massachusetts?		I used to work for PETRO the largest home heating oil company on the Eastern seaboard of USA....but I don't anymore, so my personal opinion is that electric is cheaper. The cost of home heating oil has gone up by about 2.5 times the price it was a year and a half ago! That's crazy!
3,305	1Science & Mathematics	what is an exorcism?		Exorcism is the religiously based act of forcing the Devil or a demon from the body of a possessed person. This act is usually performed by a religious figure, such as a priest or shaman, and involves the performing of rituals. Various cultures including the Greeks, Babylonians and Egyptians all had forms of what we term today as exorcism. For instance, the Babylonian exorcism consisted of the formation and eventual destruction of a clay doll fashioned in the shape of the demon. Supposedly, with the destruction of the doll the Devil or demon would be forced from the mortal body. Many cultures and religions practice the act of exorcism to this day. It is known that the current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church has participated in an exorcism although he refuses to divulge the exact details.\nExample: William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist
3,306	5Sports	where do moguls come frm on ski hills-?		Moguls can come from a number of sources.\n\nSometinmes they form naturally when the snow falls due to the nature of the terrain (boulders, bushes and undulating ground.)\n\nSometimes they are manufactured by careful ploughing though I've never seen this in process.\n\nThe most common cause are lots of skiers and boarders turning in roughly the same points on a steep slope. This really cuts the snow up and forms the humps, these then force people around them and the displaced snow builds them up.\n\nOne thing I have noticed over the years is that many moguls I've come across have started to change shape. 15 years ago all the moguls I remember hitting were beautifully curved mounds, I've noticed over the past few years that they seem to becoming more elongated and narrower forming a low long hump. I think this is mainly caused by the change to carver skis which cut the snow differently to the old straight skis. Also boarders have to take some of the blame as they really cut the surface up and seem to scrape the snow around and they tend to cut the top off of the hump as they go over them.\n\nPersonally i hate these low long humps as they are not as much fun to ski.
3,307	4Computers & Internet	Does Yahoo publisher program which can earn lots of money?		This is still under beta ....now only sign ups are allowed ...And allowed only to US citizens .\n\nSure competitor to google advertisements!!!
3,308	2Health	Again with the painful side.?	So far most ideas have been discarded. How about the Pancrious? \nThyrode? Spelled wrong I know. Anyway\n\n Another question.\nCan a person consume to much milk? V-D?\nEspescialy when I haven't enjoyed milk since i was a child. D- milk out of the blue became my main beverage. It seemed i could barely get enough.Yrs past It was the hold your nose type of thing Just to get some donw.\nCould the milk intake be conncted to said side pain?\nQlues?\nThanks all.\n\nForgive . I am a person with many interests. Not just hooked on my own health. \nI find it much easier to communicate with type. \nI have a condition that causes me to "Loose my Words.\nIt's refreshing to be understood.\nBe well	Pros and cons of drinking milk outlined at the site linked below. Try not to drink more than 24 ounces per day.
3,309	2Health	What can i do against cardiac arrythmia thats caused by my psyche (stress, etc) ?		It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.'\nRegards.
3,310	1Science & Mathematics	in what form of math is x divided by 0 (you get infinity) important? And what are some practical uses of it?		The way you asked the question, you can't do it. However, you can do something similar, and you don't always get infinity. If you take a number, say 5, and divide it by (positive) numbers closer and closer to zero, you will get larger and larger numbers, and you can make the answer as large as you want by making the the denominator small enough. For this problem you say that "the limit, as x approaches zero, of 5 divided x, is infinity." You might say, 5 divided by zero is infinity for short, but that it isn't exactly correct. \n\nNow here is another problem: What is the limit of x divided by x as x approaches zero? In this case, the answer is always 1 unless x is equal to zero, where it is undefined. The limit, therefore, is 1 , not infinity.\n\nA very important example. If I am travelling 60 miles per hour, what is the limit, as the time approaches zero, of (distance travelled in miles) divided (the time travelled in hours). The limit is 60. This kind of problem is the essence of differential calculus, which is important in just about every science, engineering and even social science field.
3,311	6Business & Finance	how to meet my close friend in NY?		try transportation..like a bus..or walking..or an airplane...
3,312	2Health	how do I qualify for medicaid?		You may be covered by Medicaid if you have high medical bills, you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements. \n\nThe page linked below shows one state's qualifications. Your state may differ.
3,313	2Health	I'm 5 ft 3 inch. I would like to gain a few inches permanently.?	I'm 5 ft 3 inches. I would like to gain a few inches permanently e.g. surgically. I'm current ignorant to the medical advancement or development. I tried searching but there are awfully useless or untruthful information.\n\nI would really know about gaining height. Thank you.	the only thing im aware of is..they break your legs..they put them in splints to pull them ..you can gain about 2-3 inches and it takes several years to complete. its painful and seriously expensive. accept your height as is.
3,314	6Business & Finance	how do I insert a graphic into my email signature?	Signatures utilize text only though it's states "either plain text, or html/graphics".	What e-mail program or site are you using?\n\nIf you are using a client such as outlook there is a different way to do it then if you are using web mail such as yahoo or hotmail.
3,315	0Society & Culture	what nationality is the name souza?		Portuguese and their colonies, like Brazil, parts of India and Africa.
3,316	2Health	my 8-months old baby boy has a swollen left foot??	ive already asked this question before but i think i did not explained it well...\ni dont think it is relating to trauma it is on this way since 3-4 months now i think it is developmental..\ndo u know any one who got a bigger foot than other?? is he walking normally??	This is a serious problem. Only a doctor can decide if it is medical or developmental. Either way, it needs to be addressed immediately so that it doesn't get worse or cause him problems with his posture, back, knees, ankles. It could throw his entire body off balance and cause joint pains in every joint. What if it hurts him? He wouldn't even be able to tell you. You need to see a doctor right away. Good luck.
3,317	0Society & Culture	how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?		(see cartoon owl)\nOne\nTwo\nThreeeee\n\n(crunch) \n\nit takes 3 licks!
3,318	4Computers & Internet	how do I remove winfix?		http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.vundo.removal.tool.html\n\nSymantec removal tool
3,319	5Sports	Can you pls give me the price of 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera. Thanks.?		be ready to spend around $80,000 Us Dlls
3,320	9Politics & Government	What do you think about G.W.B.?		President Bush is a conservative with religious incentives. \n\nWhile I understand what he is attempting, I do not agree with all of his methods. He is mandated to protect the United States which justifies entering the war on terrorism as a response to the multiple terrorist attacks which have occurred within the United States. However, the Patriot act has aspects which are at odds with the Constitution.\n\nAt the same time the economy is doing far better than most people understand. This is countered by the increasing federal budget deficit.
3,321	3Education & Reference	what is the important of biology in daily life?		depends...i guess you could say it's really important since biology is all about how you and everything else stays alive. But then, most people won't use it except to answer along with people on game shows. Others will use it if they're doctors, nurses, science teachers, paleontologists, scientists, some military personel, etc.\n\nGuess it just depends!
3,322	6Business & Finance	what does ghetto mean?	alot of people say it at my skool, but what are they really talking about when they say it?	a section of a city where people of a minorty group was kept example jews were kept in ghettos and it was walled up to keep them away from everyoneesle(example christians) during the middle ages and during the holocaust basically a ghetto was an urban area where people who were rejected by society such as the jewish people.they were locked up at night and during christmas and were not allowed freedom of movement as the rest of mankind. well happy holidays and thank God noone lives in a real ghetto today
3,323	2Health	How much should a 5 foot tall 16-year old weigh?		Actually, more like 100 lbs. See graph in sources, 5ft is 60 inches = 3rd percentile, equivalent weight is 100lbs. You would look pretty chubby if you were 125lbs and 5 ft. 160lbs and you're more like a ball.
3,324	6Business & Finance	Is today's featured question "What is ur favourite chocolate recipie?" worth it?		No
3,325	1Science & Mathematics	If too much oxygen can kill you can a little bit at a time for a long time do the same?		i would call that ageing and yes that kills all of us in time
3,326	6Business & Finance	Why would a freind hate you for something they did?		Depends on what they did... my first guess would be that they feel guilty about doing what they did... and since you seem to know about it, you could be a constant reminder of the thing this person did.... bottom line, your friend needs to come clean and tell someone about it before their guilt consumes them... and you need to be a true friend and stick by their side... no matter how much you think this person hates you. Whatever you do, dont take the blame for something someone else did... make them be responsible and mature and make the right decision.
3,327	6Business & Finance	where to find decent listings to rent office space in the DC/NVA/MD area?		Best commercial rental database in the United States
3,328	5Sports	What is the best way to learn skiing?		Skiing technique is difficult to master, and accordingly there are ski schools that teach everything from the basics of turning and stopping safely to more advanced carving, racing, mogul or "bump" skiing and newer freestyle techniques. The venue, speed and technical difficulty associated with the sport can lead to collisions, accidents, hypothermia and other serious injury or illness, including death. Regional Ski Patrol organizations, such as the National Ski Patrol in the U.S., exist as a voluntary organization to provide guidance, help, medical assistance and emergency rescue to those in need of it.\n\nMany non-skiers wonder why skiers are willing to risk such injury. Skiers have a variety of answers to this question, but a common explanation is that it simply feels good, rather like flying, and that, when done carefully, poses no greater risk of injury compared to other sports. Of course, there is some aspect of danger, but that is part of the appeal. Skiing is the fastest means of land transport possible without mechanical assistance. Many skiers have had experiences where they have achieved a union of the mind and the body by practicing this sport; where the mind trusts the body to perform in an exceptional manner and the body trusts the mind not to lead it off an un-navigable cliff. A sense of harmony and of peak experience can result in a feeling of wholeness of self.\n\nIn addition to their role in recreation and sport, skiing is also used as a means of transport by the military, and many armies train troops for ski warfare. Ski troops played a key role in retaining Finnish independence from Russia during the Winter War, and from Germany during the Lapland War, although the use of ski troops was recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century. The sport of Biathlon was developed from military skiing patrols.
3,329	5Sports	which nba player has scored 100 points in one game?		Wilt Chamberlin
3,330	5Sports	Where's the best place to buy discounted Colorado lift tickets (Breck, Vail)? I live out of state.?		First off, both of those places are very expensive, if you want a good but not populated place go to Ski Cooper. It doesn't have nearly as many runs but there is no one there and you can get a 3-Day pass for the price of getting a 1-Day at Breck or Vail. (Your gonna love Colorado!!)
3,331	1Science & Mathematics	What is the name for CCl4?	the topic is chemistry.	Carbon tetrachloride. You could also call it tetrachloromethane.
3,332	6Business & Finance	can any1 tell me why yahoo-id is deactivated by yahoo?	actually i reach level 2 tomorrow .but today i came to know that my yahoo-id is deactivated.i am feeling very bad.	Abuse is the only reason why Yahoo might stop you from login using your ID. Some would say it as a sort of punishment. However, Yahoo has a punishment policy for people who put abusive questions or answers by deducting 10 points from their score. I somehow don't feel that description fits onto you, because neither have you asked or replied such questions or answers. You have been consistenly rising.\n\nI know some people have been logged off, because their score rose by at a rate of 100 per hour, which does seem as a case of cheating.\n\nI was just a little curious, how did you ask this question if you were unable to log on.
3,333	6Business & Finance	does jesse mccartney have nude pics?		probably, just type his name into a search engine
3,334	0Society & Culture	Why do people in Florida feel the need to light off fireworks for EVERY holiday?	Seriously. Labor Day, Christmas Eve. You name it, they do it.	It's a happy thing to do for many people. It can be very dangerous, but it is just a fun happy thing. Also the guys who are trying to make an extra buck keep selling the fireworks and they encourage people to buy them.
3,335	4Computers & Internet	Ineed to know how to get a person at movieland.com. I don't care if it is e-mail or phone.?		Send an email to webmaster@movieland.com
3,336	7Entertainment & Music	You Favorite jamesbond movie?		MY favorite 1` was the 1 w/Halle BERRY!! that's my favorite 1!!
3,337	8Family & Relationships	WHAT CAN A PERSON DO WHEN EVER THE PERSON FALLS IN LOVE WITH THE WRONG GUY OR GIRL?		Try and it get over. You are the only one that can make yourself happy. Dont dwell on breakups or hurting other people's feelings. ITs all point of life. Move on. Everything gets better in the end. Lifes short so think carefully :) The best of luck 2 you!
3,338	4Computers & Internet	What is the best course i should get now that i already finished a two-year computer technician course?		People with a certification in Information Security (just make a search on Yahoo for it...there are two major certification resources for it) are becomming highly sought-after. It will give you a leg-up as not many people have it.
3,339	8Family & Relationships	my question is-Can i marry my brother's wife younger sister?is it a sin?i'm confused please help me.thanks		It is not a sin, actually it is perfectly fine and has been done by many people. Your relationship to her is exactly the same as your brother to your brother's wife.
3,340	9Politics & Government	what is the normal penalty for a charge of possesion of a controlled substance of the seventh degree in ny?	cocaine in rochester ny	It's a class A misdemeanor, generally punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and/or 1 year in prison.
3,341	5Sports	Brent Hall Hockey plyer?		Not only is this not a question, but it's not even related to hockey. Perhaps you want to know more about BreTt HUll, a hockey player who will certainly enter the hall of fame and who retired this season. If that's what you mean, I've included a link for your benefit.
3,342	9Politics & Government	how does the United States sanction Cuba, but can have a base in Guantanamo, Cuba?		Because of the strategic position of Cuba, the United States possessed it at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898, and later leased the property for a military base. The United States has continued to do so even into Castro's reign, presumably because it did not want to relinquish such a strategic position, it did not want to give up the improvements it had made, and because it does not really affect Castro's power. Castro has only cashed one rent check from the United States anyway.
3,343	4Computers & Internet	Where can I download the latest Windows XP patches/updates/bug fixes in 1 file?	Not through Windows/Microsoft Update\nNot Service Pack 2 (SP2)\nNot by downloading individual updates and then packaging them together	Finally, a question I know the answer to!
3,344	2Health	how do people survive with bipolar disorder?	I have it but i dont how people survive withit?	There is no cure for bipolar disorder; the emphasis is on management of the symptoms. A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder; many people with bipolar disorder require multiple medications (sometimes up to five). Some people with bipolar disorder add to or replace their Western medication with herbal or holistic options. Still, even with optimal medication treatment, many people with the illness have some residual symptoms. Cognitive therapy may work to lessen the severity of mood swings by recognizing and managing triggering symptoms or events.
3,345	6Business & Finance	If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?		We wouldn't be able to know. Some words we know today own their existence to bad spelling. Like asparagus, this nasty vegetable was once known as ‘sparrow’s grass’, before being spelled incorrectly.
3,346	2Health	what is the best treatment and dosage for avian flu?		there really isnt a best treatment everything they have is still experimental. Thats why they think this will be the next big epidemic.
3,347	6Business & Finance	Where do you live? in House or Room?		A one hundred year old house with lots of rooms.
3,348	1Science & Mathematics	Is it possible to continue to move forward and never reach a destination?	Example, if I draw a dot 10 spaces apart from each other, I begin at point A and move one full space towards point B (now 9 full spaces away, but on every next move I take 1/2 of my previous move, i.e. after the next move point B is 8 1/2 spaces away. If I continue the movements at 1/2 increments of my proevious move, I am still moving forward but theoretically I never reach my destination which is a fixed point. Is that correct? Does that mean that there are an infinite amount of numbers between 1 & 2?	What you are describing is an infinite series using a decreasing geometric progression. The sum of such a series can be described by this proof:\n\nLet T = total distance traveled (in spaces)\nThen T = 1 + (1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...\nAlso T - 1 = (1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...\nAnd if we multiply both sides of the equation by 2:\n2(T - 1) = 2((1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...)\nMultiplying through:\n2T - 2 = 1 + (1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...\nBut the Right side is the same as T!\n2T - 2 = T\nSimplifying:\nT = 2\nSo the total distance traveled is 2 spaces.
3,349	4Computers & Internet	Can I use non-ASCII words in Java?	For instance, use non-ASCII words as method names or variables? Any one has tried before?	Yes that is supported. You have to change the default code page when you compile however or it wont work outside of your default language.\n\nThe option you want to use is -encoding UTF-8 \n\nThe default encoding used by Java runtime is Unicode UTF-16. UTF-8 is the on disk encoding you usually want to use. The default code page being used is usually a latin variant, not ASCII. This is a common misconception. From the command line you can also use CHCP to find out what your default is.\n\nIn order to enter non localized chars into your editor you'll also need to change it's default code page and then use a IME (input method editor) to add the non-english or french whatever you're defalt is text.
3,350	6Business & Finance	how can I find out where santa is in my area to take my children?		they usually have them at your local mall.
3,351	6Business & Finance	Why did the chicken cross the road?		to get to the other side
3,352	6Business & Finance	gender and gender differentiation?		Genetics determines gender (as sex: male - XY, female - XX and perhaps other – XXY, etc.). Society and/or culture then use gender differentiation to develop what is masculine and what is feminine and perhaps what is neutral.
3,353	6Business & Finance	what to do in new york city with my family during christmas time?		Also, ice skating at the Rockefeller Center is a must around Christmas time.
3,354	9Politics & Government	How many people died in the 2004 Tsunami in South East Asia?		The last count to my knoledge was at about 118,000 people
3,355	6Business & Finance	Why is there a daily limit to the number of questions you can answer?		Probably to avoid letting someone create a new account and begin spamming the system automatically. It seems like the folks at Yahoo have to remove questions by hand, so it makes sense that they don't want to get overwhelmed.
3,356	4Computers & Internet	If I don't have plans to play games on my laptop, should I buy a video card that has more than 64MB memory?	I am planning to buy Dell 9300. I can upgrade the video card to 256MB nVidia for $200. I don't play computer games. I am just wondering is there any other reason to upgrade the video card that is worth spending those extra bucks.\n\nthanks	I almost entirely agree with the previous answer.\nThe only possible thing to watch out for is the next version of Windows, dubbed Windows Vista.\nThis OS is going to come packaged with a new drawing API that uses the capabilities of your 3D card.\nThe quality of what your OS displays is going to be correlated to the specs of your 3d card.\nNvidia keeps a list of GPUs expected to work to some extent with Vista. Obviously, the more recent chips are likely to yield better rendering quality.\n\nIf you don't feel the need to always run the latest software, you don't need to worry about it.\nOtherwise, you may want to plan for the future.
3,357	8Family & Relationships	How do I talk to a beautiful girl on the subway/bus?	I'm a picky guy when is comes to dating, but I always see beautiful girls on the subway or buses. How do I go about approaching her without embarrasing her or myself?	act on your inspiration ;-) introduce yourself and share your smile. you will make someone happy - for a whole day.\n\nthere is no fear in honesty and sincerity.
3,358	6Business & Finance	is there any REAL company that offer a job from the home?	like a data entry job which i can do from my home with my pc and adsl line??	any data entry job is gonna have a high startup fee from $100 and up. try these out. any of these programs can earn you tons of cash.give them a try they are free to start and have low upgrade fees.\nhttp://www.ptsu.biz/index.php?ref=mwari23\nhttp://www.12dailypro.com/?ref=186418\nhttp://premiumcash.info/?id=9154 \nhttp://www.vmcsatellite.com/channels/affiliates.cfm?aid=226421
3,359	2Health	what is abdominal compartment syndrome?	post AAA surgery, bypass surgery	Compartment syndrome occurs when a fixed compartment, defined by myofascial elements or bone, becomes subject to increased pressure, leading to ischemia and organ dysfunction. Well recognized to occur in the extremities, it also occurs in the abdomen, and some believe, in the intracranial cavity. The exact clinical conditions that define abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are controversial; however, organ dysfunction caused by intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is considered to be ACS. The dysfunction may be respiratory insufficiency secondary to compromised tidal volumes, decreased urine output caused by falling renal perfusion, or any organ dysfunction associated with impaired perfusion.
3,360	0Society & Culture	Why do we think and not just follow instict?	Don't use the we're not animals answer.	Instinct can be deceiving. God gave you this magnificent organ called a brain with an incredible ability to think for a reason. God made our brains to reason such things as "who is God and how can I contact Him?" Instinct will not contemplate such deep musings. Instinct will lead you in to all sorts of trouble.\n\nExample: You are flying an airline to Maui. Do you want your pilot to use his knowledge of navigation or instinct? If he were a Golden Plubber, perhaps instinct, but he's not. So, give me the brain any day.
3,361	4Computers & Internet	I purchased a new Emachine and to install anything they ask for a 25 letter product number. I can't find it.	Please help.	If it is not on a sticker somewhere, call eMachine's customer support line @ 408-273-0888 or use another means of contacting them from the link.\n\nIf this answer is indeed the best, please rank it as such. Thanks!
3,362	1Science & Mathematics	do ketones give positive iodoform test?		Methyl ketones do. There is also the possibility of the dreaded false positive.
3,363	1Science & Mathematics	Energy is equal to _______X______( fill in the blank )?	I need a logical scientific question that is right please i have a test tomorrow that some of yall that have read my questions probably know about lol.	Force x distance
3,364	9Politics & Government	what is the difference judciary and legislative?		Judiciary is the noun which means a system of courts of law for the administration of justice; whilst leginslative is an adjective meaning "Of or relating to the enactment of laws."
3,365	3Education & Reference	What is the best way I can study for a memorization test, like social studies essays?		15 seconds at Google. 32,000 hits.
3,366	6Business & Finance	why do people act so stupid?		People act stupid becuase they are only thinking of themselves when they do stuff that is idoitic to the rest of us. Some examples are: cutting off other cars, talking on the phone while driving, standing in the middle of a hallway or passage talking when others want to get through.
3,367	0Society & Culture	Why do some people back in to parking spaces?		It depends where you park. it is easier to just pull out on to a busy street, than backing out and worrying,some fool will fly by and wipe you out BEFORE you get on the street......
3,368	1Science & Mathematics	What is the roll of each astronaut in the space shuttle on departure and landing?	do all of them participate during liftoff and landing	Pilot Astronauts\n\nEarly in the U.S. manned space program, jet aircraft and engineering training were prerequisites for selection as an astronaut. Today, scientific education and experience are equally important prerequisites in selecting both pilots and mission specialists.\n\nPilot astronauts play a key role in Shuttle flights, serving as either commanders or pilots. During flights, commanders are responsible for the vehicle, the crew, mission success and safety -- duties analogous to those of the captain of a ship. Shuttle commanders are assisted by pilot astronauts who are second in command and whose primary responsibilities involve controlling and operating the Shuttle. During flights, commanders and pilots usually assist in spacecraft deployment and retrieval operations using the RMS arm or other payload-unique equipment on board the Shuttle. \n\nMission Specialist Astronauts\n\nMission specialist astronauts, working closely with the commander and pilot, are responsible for coordinating on board operations involving crew activity planning, use and monitoring of the Shuttle's consumables (fuel, water, food, etc.), and conducting experiment and payload activities. They are required to have a detailed knowledge of Shuttle systems and the "operational characteristics, mission requirements and objectives and supporting systems for each of the experiments to be conducted on the assigned missions." Mission specialists perform on-board experiments, spacewalks (called extravehicular activity (EVA) and payload handling functions involving the RMS arm. \n\nPayload Specialists\n\nThis newest category of Shuttle crew member, the payload specialist, is a professional in the physical or life sciences or a technician skilled in operating Shuttle-unique equipment. Selection of a payload specialist for a particular mission is made by the payload sponsor or customer. For NASA-sponsored spacecraft or experiments requiring a payload specialist, the specialist is nominated by an investigator working group and approved by NASA.
3,369	6Business & Finance	How do I clean my suede sneakers?		With light detergent without bleech and some water, however dry the shoes of fast or they will be all hard.
3,370	1Science & Mathematics	if the earth were cubic in shape, what would happen when you walk over an edge?		That's an interesting question. Very little would happen that you would notice at the edge. The center of gravity for a sphere (like the Earth) is the geometric center of the shpere and at any point on the sphere, a straight line could pass from the center of the sphere, through your feet and through your head when you are standing erect. Because the curvature of the Earth is hard to detect where you stand, you sense that you are standing perpendicular to the ground.\n\nThe center of gravity of an Earth-sized cube would also be the geometric center of the cube. However a cube has six sides and the very center of each side would be the only six places on the cube where you could stand erect perpendicular to the surface. At any other point, especially as you approach an edge or corner, a straight line should pass through the center of the cube, your feet and your head, but you would be standing erect at an angle to the surface. Right on the edge, a straight line could pass throught the center of the cube, the edge, your feet and your head as you stand erect relative to gravity. As you step over an edge, the slope of the angle would begin to tilt the opposite way as you leave the edge toward the center of the next side.\n\nThere is an interesting point that when the British performed the original land surveys of India near Mt. Everest, the results were in error because they neglected to account for the gravitational pull of the mountain that affected perpendicularity of their plumb bob. This effect might also create an abberation near the edges and corners of your cube. At any rate, you would stand erect parallel to any plumb bob that you held.
3,371	6Business & Finance	what is yahoo's strategy behind buying del.icio.us?	Clearly Yahoo is interested in being the big player in "web 2.0" whereas Google is surfacing as the big search player - that part is obvious. But how does del.icio.us plug into that strategy exactly?	I'm not sure exactly but del.icio.us has figured out the tagging equation; maybe something there. It would be really neat to see some sort of incorporation of del.icio.us into MyYahoo, maybe some sort of ajax widget deal.
3,372	9Politics & Government	Which president of the United States held that office without being elected?	Hint: His first name wasn't George.	Gerald Ford.
3,373	0Society & Culture	Is there life after death?		definately.\nbut you must believe or you will come back as a one-legged mule...you have been warned!
3,374	9Politics & Government	Can a Permanent Resident card holder marry a non-us citizen and not have problems w/ applying for citizenship?		No there is no problem applying for citizenship regardless of who you marry. However the rules for citizenship apply. Such as 5 year wait (3 for those who married citizens), 2 1/2 years physical presence in the US since your GC. Legal presence for all 5 (3) years. No felonies etc.
3,375	0Society & Culture	how do you avoid temptation?		Temptation can be avoided by knowledge. In the Bhagavad Gita "Knowledge is obscured by the wise man's eternal enemy namely desire..." If you know temptation will happen you can avoid it.
3,376	7Entertainment & Music	What the last CD you bought or downloaded?		The last CD I bough was Shakira Oral Fixation Vol. 2\nI love this CD!! I think Shakira is amazing and very talented. She write and produces her own music and its always awesome!!\nROCK ON SHAKIRA!!
3,377	6Business & Finance	i emailed an old therapist i wwas the only kid she saw in an old run down facility did she forget me?		Well if you were the only child she ever saw she probably has not forgotten. Are you certain that you emailed the correct doctor?
3,378	6Business & Finance	Whats the best way to pass time useful,y when u are comlpetely free of any work?		watching a heartwarming movie or any feel-good movie, something that will delight you in the end.. but I guess that will depend to what your hobbies are, if you like cooking, then cook or if you like shopping, then shop til you drop.. i think whatever you do as long as you're happy doing it and you're not causing trouble to someone then that's worthwhile...
3,379	5Sports	Where is the best MTB singletrack riding in the bay area?		Best singletrack close to San Francisco:\n\n- Tamarancho (Marin)\n- Joaquin Miller (Oakland)\n- Waterdog Lake Park (Belmont)\n\nAnd with a little more driving:\n\n- Soquel Demo Forest (Santa Cruz Mtns)\n- Annadel State Park (Santa Rosa)\n\nHonorable mention:\n\n- China Camp (Marin)
3,380	3Education & Reference	How many spiders do you eat in your sleep?		It's possible, but very, very rare. Most spider wouldn't be crawling on a bed, as most house spiders like the floor (especially places that aren't disturbed very often, like the basement). Spiders also don't like to walk on moisture or in windy places. So they wouldn't be likely to go into a mouth with moisture and breathing. One other thing is that even when people are asleep, I don't know how easy it would be to swallow a spider that doesn't want to be swallowed.
3,381	6Business & Finance	Is there any real significance to the meaning of dreams?		Yes I believe there is a great deal of significance to dreams. Your mind is giving you clues while you are asleep to help you through issues in your waking life. They may not be major things, some can be pretty petty. \n There is a reason for the cliche "Let me sleep on it"\n Your dreams contain many symbols and when analyzed can help you understand many things that may be happening in your life. Things that while you are awake you may not even be aware of.\n There are many excelllent dream dictionaries and such available through any bookstore, online and in the malls.\n Online websites are rather limited but can help with some quick analysis.\n Dream on !
3,382	2Health	how to increase job/ studies interest in Schizoprenic patients???	my son who is now 22, developed psychosis symptoms about three years back. since then he has lost interest in Studues/Job. We have tried various options . But for one reason or the other he keeps on aborting the plans.He develops anxiety, as soon as we try to finalize a plan. He has gone thru depressive phase as well. he is on 2mg respideral these days. He was prescribed various other medications in the beginning as well . Presently he is practicaly not doing anything. He also regulary visits Psychiatrist. Her overall assessment is that he is a kind of Schizophrtenic. He also addicterd on Cannabis.\nPlease advise how can we develop/incease his interest in a job/small business at least.	Tough situation as lack of motivation is a symptom of schizophrenia. It sounds as if he may have a somewhat complex symptom picture including both depression and schizophrenia symptoms. Don't know what he was like before developing symptoms of psychosis, but if he has always tended to be shy, or amotivated then schizophrenia makes these traits more pronounced.\n\nAt any rate, it may be that making the jump to a job or studies is too big a jump to make right now. It is also often difficult for you as a parent to be the one who motivates your adult child with a mental illness. I would suggest looking in your community for a community program that would involve your son in some activities that might be a precursor to job/studies. Psychosocial rehabilitation, day treatment, and other rehabilitation programs can be quite helpful. Call your local mental health association, ask your psychiatrist, or call the local mental health center for a referral to a rehabilitation program. \n\nHang in there as this is a long-term problem with which you must deal. Ideally you would like to have your child work his way to more independance, but it might be a slow journey. Get some help from people who know how to do this. You might also find out if there is a support group for parents with schizophrenic children--these groups can be very helpful in providing information and support. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is an organization that can provide lots of assistance. Also check out the web links below.
3,383	1Science & Mathematics	What's the unladen flying speed of an African sparrow?		Actually its:\nWhat is the wind speed velocity of an unlaiden swallow?\nAfrican or European?
3,384	4Computers & Internet	My wife found her Christmas present when the search box popped it up. How to clear history?		For Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Clear History\n\nOther browsers have similar methods.
3,385	3Education & Reference	i need a distance education on-line. how do i get it?	in Ghana, wwants to study on-line.m possibly, right away. i am 17 yrs of age a high school graduate and wants a degree course on-line in bussiness administration.	there are many many universities that give you the opportunity to get a masters degree through distance learning. If MBA is what interests you then search the net based on that. If you are looking for personal experience then I got mine from Columbia Southern University in the USA. They have providers in the Middle East Region, Egypt: Knowledge Academy www.knowledgeacademy.com Feel free to contact them, they are very very helpful.
3,386	9Politics & Government	What is the name of the president elect of Bolivia?		Evo Morales
3,387	7Entertainment & Music	Here's a thinker...?	If you are - but don't have to be..\nYou need to be - but you don't want to be..\nBut you were - and still wish to be..\nWhat are you?	here
3,388	3Education & Reference	What is the saying he who thinks by the book and talks by the...?		he who thinks by the book acts by the book \nor if u want talks by the book \nbasically think outside the box
3,389	6Business & Finance	Does god exsist?		you must believe to see, not see to believe
3,390	2Health	What is the best way to fight a cold?		The best way to fight a cold would be to drink some orange juice,or just get alot of vitamin c. It works for me. Hopes it works for you.
3,391	9Politics & Government	Why are Marines considered the hard ***** of the military?		They're the "Grunts" . The basic training is tougher than the other services and their job in the military is front line fighting while the other services are more specialized in other things. The marines are actually a department of the Navy, and are used by the navy for frontline defense and guarding gates, etc. They're the muscle.
3,392	4Computers & Internet	my icons on the desktop do not respond when I double click on them. I get a sign saying that the icons are not		If your question is that when you double-click desktop icons, your program doesn't launch, the answer should be in what happens when you double-click. When I am faced with that situation, Windows gives me a dialog box asking me to choose a program with which to launch the file. \n\nIt's also possible that the programs that launch these icons have been unintentionally uninstalled.
3,393	7Entertainment & Music	Where can I find 3t Jackson pictures?		check out this website....
3,394	6Business & Finance	track and confirm package mailed from miami on december 6 to england?		Send it via registered mail, and you can then check the status on www.usps.com.
3,395	6Business & Finance	Can you tell me the name of site which provides free Economical Statistic Data of India?		Try looking at the CIA World Fact Book, URL below.
3,396	3Education & Reference	In a Christmas story what happen to Flick on the playground?		he gets double dog dared to stick his tounge on the flag pole and he dose. he ends up getting his tounge stuck to the flag pole and is pried off by the fire department needless to say ralfy gets blamed for it
3,397	3Education & Reference	How important is consent in professional practice?		"Consent" = Contract, which the legal world holds to be sacred. While verbal consent can hold water, when in doubt, always get it in writing and signed by your client. It protects both of you.
3,398	0Society & Culture	What do you talk about with people you don't really know at a party?	Ok your hanging out with 2 or 3 others at a party you don't really know much and are not really the types of people you would hang out with everyday, but you are forced to hang out with them at this moment. Everyone talks with each other cordially, but conversations are dull and flat and almost assuredly there will be many awkward moments of silence that occur. What do you do in this situation?	1) Bring up a current event that mostly everyone knows about. If you're too shy to assert your opinion, all you have to do is phrase it like, "What do you think of..?" \n\n2)Bring up the most interesting OBSCURE current event you are aware of. You can't be shy when you use this option, though, because first impressions about YOU will be centered around how your company feels about the issue you just brought up. You can look on Yahoo's "Odd News", etc. for ideas. \n\nI like to use this option when all else fails, because, if you choose the issue correctly, not only will it tell others about you (whether you think so or not), but you will be able to gauge qualities in your company such as sense of humor and wittiness (a ready reply to your issue), you'll be able to determine who's worth pursuing and who is a stick in the mud, etc.
3,399	5Sports	WHAT ARE THE NY YANKEES CHANCES FOR GETTING TO THE WORLD SERIES?		The NY Yankees have appeared in 39 World Series, winning 26 of them, out of 102 total World Series.\n\nThat's a 38.24% chance, based on history, of getting to the World Series, and a 25.49% chance of winning.

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what are the term limits for the government?

a President can only serve two terms. Is that how many terms the government can serve also?

In the federal government, only the president is subject to term limits. As for state and other goverments, it would depend on the state. Some impose limits, some do not.

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6Business & Finance

Tom Smith, a baker, invented what in 1850?

"On the Christmas dinner table are noisemakers called crackers. Tom Smith invented these traditional favors in 1850, as a way of selling more of his confections. Crackers are wrapped in fancy paper at each end there are pull-tabs. When the tabs are pulled a loud noise or crack with some sparks is produced. Inside the cracker there may be a paper hat, a toy and some candy. In most English homes when the crackers are open, you must put on the hat and enjoy the contents of the cracker."

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3Education & Reference

Where is the deepest part of the ocean and where is it located?

The Marianas trench is the deepest part of the ocean. It is 35,813 ft/10,915m deep. If you cut Mount Everest off at sea level and put it on the ocean bottom in the Challenger Deep, there would still be over a mile of water over the top of it!

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How do you tell someone how you care, that you just met over the internet, without them thinking your wierd?

well dont worry about their thinking if you really care for that person just show in your attitude and dont think wat would he/she thinks about you. if you get returns then it will work out.\nall the best.

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6Business & Finance

What is the best bargain: electric or gas heating in Massachusetts?

I used to work for PETRO the largest home heating oil company on the Eastern seaboard of USA....but I don't anymore, so my personal opinion is that electric is cheaper. The cost of home heating oil has gone up by about 2.5 times the price it was a year and a half ago! That's crazy!

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1Science & Mathematics

what is an exorcism?

Exorcism is the religiously based act of forcing the Devil or a demon from the body of a possessed person. This act is usually performed by a religious figure, such as a priest or shaman, and involves the performing of rituals. Various cultures including the Greeks, Babylonians and Egyptians all had forms of what we term today as exorcism. For instance, the Babylonian exorcism consisted of the formation and eventual destruction of a clay doll fashioned in the shape of the demon. Supposedly, with the destruction of the doll the Devil or demon would be forced from the mortal body. Many cultures and religions practice the act of exorcism to this day. It is known that the current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church has participated in an exorcism although he refuses to divulge the exact details.\nExample: William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist

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5Sports

where do moguls come frm on ski hills-?

Moguls can come from a number of sources.\n\nSometinmes they form naturally when the snow falls due to the nature of the terrain (boulders, bushes and undulating ground.)\n\nSometimes they are manufactured by careful ploughing though I've never seen this in process.\n\nThe most common cause are lots of skiers and boarders turning in roughly the same points on a steep slope. This really cuts the snow up and forms the humps, these then force people around them and the displaced snow builds them up.\n\nOne thing I have noticed over the years is that many moguls I've come across have started to change shape. 15 years ago all the moguls I remember hitting were beautifully curved mounds, I've noticed over the past few years that they seem to becoming more elongated and narrower forming a low long hump. I think this is mainly caused by the change to carver skis which cut the snow differently to the old straight skis. Also boarders have to take some of the blame as they really cut the surface up and seem to scrape the snow around and they tend to cut the top off of the hump as they go over them.\n\nPersonally i hate these low long humps as they are not as much fun to ski.

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4Computers & Internet

Does Yahoo publisher program which can earn lots of money?

This is still under beta ....now only sign ups are allowed ...And allowed only to US citizens .\n\nSure competitor to google advertisements!!!

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2Health

Again with the painful side.?

So far most ideas have been discarded. How about the Pancrious? \nThyrode? Spelled wrong I know. Anyway\n\n Another question.\nCan a person consume to much milk? V-D?\nEspescialy when I haven't enjoyed milk since i was a child. D- milk out of the blue became my main beverage. It seemed i could barely get enough.Yrs past It was the hold your nose type of thing Just to get some donw.\nCould the milk intake be conncted to said side pain?\nQlues?\nThanks all.\n\nForgive . I am a person with many interests. Not just hooked on my own health. \nI find it much easier to communicate with type. \nI have a condition that causes me to "Loose my Words.\nIt's refreshing to be understood.\nBe well

Pros and cons of drinking milk outlined at the site linked below. Try not to drink more than 24 ounces per day.

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2Health

What can i do against cardiac arrythmia thats caused by my psyche (stress, etc) ?

It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.'\nRegards.

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1Science & Mathematics

in what form of math is x divided by 0 (you get infinity) important? And what are some practical uses of it?

The way you asked the question, you can't do it. However, you can do something similar, and you don't always get infinity. If you take a number, say 5, and divide it by (positive) numbers closer and closer to zero, you will get larger and larger numbers, and you can make the answer as large as you want by making the the denominator small enough. For this problem you say that "the limit, as x approaches zero, of 5 divided x, is infinity." You might say, 5 divided by zero is infinity for short, but that it isn't exactly correct. \n\nNow here is another problem: What is the limit of x divided by x as x approaches zero? In this case, the answer is always 1 unless x is equal to zero, where it is undefined. The limit, therefore, is 1 , not infinity.\n\nA very important example. If I am travelling 60 miles per hour, what is the limit, as the time approaches zero, of (distance travelled in miles) divided (the time travelled in hours). The limit is 60. This kind of problem is the essence of differential calculus, which is important in just about every science, engineering and even social science field.

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6Business & Finance

how to meet my close friend in NY?

try transportation..like a bus..or walking..or an airplane...

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2Health

how do I qualify for medicaid?

You may be covered by Medicaid if you have high medical bills, you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements. \n\nThe page linked below shows one state's qualifications. Your state may differ.

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2Health

I'm 5 ft 3 inch. I would like to gain a few inches permanently.?

I'm 5 ft 3 inches. I would like to gain a few inches permanently e.g. surgically. I'm current ignorant to the medical advancement or development. I tried searching but there are awfully useless or untruthful information.\n\nI would really know about gaining height. Thank you.

the only thing im aware of is..they break your legs..they put them in splints to pull them ..you can gain about 2-3 inches and it takes several years to complete. its painful and seriously expensive. accept your height as is.

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6Business & Finance

how do I insert a graphic into my email signature?

Signatures utilize text only though it's states "either plain text, or html/graphics".

What e-mail program or site are you using?\n\nIf you are using a client such as outlook there is a different way to do it then if you are using web mail such as yahoo or hotmail.

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0Society & Culture

what nationality is the name souza?

Portuguese and their colonies, like Brazil, parts of India and Africa.

3,316

2Health

my 8-months old baby boy has a swollen left foot??

ive already asked this question before but i think i did not explained it well...\ni dont think it is relating to trauma it is on this way since 3-4 months now i think it is developmental..\ndo u know any one who got a bigger foot than other?? is he walking normally??

This is a serious problem. Only a doctor can decide if it is medical or developmental. Either way, it needs to be addressed immediately so that it doesn't get worse or cause him problems with his posture, back, knees, ankles. It could throw his entire body off balance and cause joint pains in every joint. What if it hurts him? He wouldn't even be able to tell you. You need to see a doctor right away. Good luck.

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0Society & Culture

how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?

(see cartoon owl)\nOne\nTwo\nThreeeee\n\n(crunch) \n\nit takes 3 licks!

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4Computers & Internet

how do I remove winfix?

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.vundo.removal.tool.html\n\nSymantec removal tool

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5Sports

Can you pls give me the price of 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera. Thanks.?

be ready to spend around $80,000 Us Dlls

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9Politics & Government

What do you think about G.W.B.?

President Bush is a conservative with religious incentives. \n\nWhile I understand what he is attempting, I do not agree with all of his methods. He is mandated to protect the United States which justifies entering the war on terrorism as a response to the multiple terrorist attacks which have occurred within the United States. However, the Patriot act has aspects which are at odds with the Constitution.\n\nAt the same time the economy is doing far better than most people understand. This is countered by the increasing federal budget deficit.

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3Education & Reference

what is the important of biology in daily life?

depends...i guess you could say it's really important since biology is all about how you and everything else stays alive. But then, most people won't use it except to answer along with people on game shows. Others will use it if they're doctors, nurses, science teachers, paleontologists, scientists, some military personel, etc.\n\nGuess it just depends!

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6Business & Finance

what does ghetto mean?

alot of people say it at my skool, but what are they really talking about when they say it?

a section of a city where people of a minorty group was kept example jews were kept in ghettos and it was walled up to keep them away from everyoneesle(example christians) during the middle ages and during the holocaust basically a ghetto was an urban area where people who were rejected by society such as the jewish people.they were locked up at night and during christmas and were not allowed freedom of movement as the rest of mankind. well happy holidays and thank God noone lives in a real ghetto today

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2Health

How much should a 5 foot tall 16-year old weigh?

Actually, more like 100 lbs. See graph in sources, 5ft is 60 inches = 3rd percentile, equivalent weight is 100lbs. You would look pretty chubby if you were 125lbs and 5 ft. 160lbs and you're more like a ball.

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6Business & Finance

Is today's featured question "What is ur favourite chocolate recipie?" worth it?

No

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1Science & Mathematics

If too much oxygen can kill you can a little bit at a time for a long time do the same?

i would call that ageing and yes that kills all of us in time

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6Business & Finance

Why would a freind hate you for something they did?

Depends on what they did... my first guess would be that they feel guilty about doing what they did... and since you seem to know about it, you could be a constant reminder of the thing this person did.... bottom line, your friend needs to come clean and tell someone about it before their guilt consumes them... and you need to be a true friend and stick by their side... no matter how much you think this person hates you. Whatever you do, dont take the blame for something someone else did... make them be responsible and mature and make the right decision.

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6Business & Finance

where to find decent listings to rent office space in the DC/NVA/MD area?

Best commercial rental database in the United States

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5Sports

What is the best way to learn skiing?

Skiing technique is difficult to master, and accordingly there are ski schools that teach everything from the basics of turning and stopping safely to more advanced carving, racing, mogul or "bump" skiing and newer freestyle techniques. The venue, speed and technical difficulty associated with the sport can lead to collisions, accidents, hypothermia and other serious injury or illness, including death. Regional Ski Patrol organizations, such as the National Ski Patrol in the U.S., exist as a voluntary organization to provide guidance, help, medical assistance and emergency rescue to those in need of it.\n\nMany non-skiers wonder why skiers are willing to risk such injury. Skiers have a variety of answers to this question, but a common explanation is that it simply feels good, rather like flying, and that, when done carefully, poses no greater risk of injury compared to other sports. Of course, there is some aspect of danger, but that is part of the appeal. Skiing is the fastest means of land transport possible without mechanical assistance. Many skiers have had experiences where they have achieved a union of the mind and the body by practicing this sport; where the mind trusts the body to perform in an exceptional manner and the body trusts the mind not to lead it off an un-navigable cliff. A sense of harmony and of peak experience can result in a feeling of wholeness of self.\n\nIn addition to their role in recreation and sport, skiing is also used as a means of transport by the military, and many armies train troops for ski warfare. Ski troops played a key role in retaining Finnish independence from Russia during the Winter War, and from Germany during the Lapland War, although the use of ski troops was recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus in the 13th century. The sport of Biathlon was developed from military skiing patrols.

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which nba player has scored 100 points in one game?

Wilt Chamberlin

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Where's the best place to buy discounted Colorado lift tickets (Breck, Vail)? I live out of state.?

First off, both of those places are very expensive, if you want a good but not populated place go to Ski Cooper. It doesn't have nearly as many runs but there is no one there and you can get a 3-Day pass for the price of getting a 1-Day at Breck or Vail. (Your gonna love Colorado!!)

3,331

1Science & Mathematics

What is the name for CCl4?

the topic is chemistry.

Carbon tetrachloride. You could also call it tetrachloromethane.

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6Business & Finance

can any1 tell me why yahoo-id is deactivated by yahoo?

actually i reach level 2 tomorrow .but today i came to know that my yahoo-id is deactivated.i am feeling very bad.

Abuse is the only reason why Yahoo might stop you from login using your ID. Some would say it as a sort of punishment. However, Yahoo has a punishment policy for people who put abusive questions or answers by deducting 10 points from their score. I somehow don't feel that description fits onto you, because neither have you asked or replied such questions or answers. You have been consistenly rising.\n\nI know some people have been logged off, because their score rose by at a rate of 100 per hour, which does seem as a case of cheating.\n\nI was just a little curious, how did you ask this question if you were unable to log on.

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6Business & Finance

does jesse mccartney have nude pics?

probably, just type his name into a search engine

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0Society & Culture

Why do people in Florida feel the need to light off fireworks for EVERY holiday?

Seriously. Labor Day, Christmas Eve. You name it, they do it.

It's a happy thing to do for many people. It can be very dangerous, but it is just a fun happy thing. Also the guys who are trying to make an extra buck keep selling the fireworks and they encourage people to buy them.

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4Computers & Internet

Ineed to know how to get a person at movieland.com. I don't care if it is e-mail or phone.?

Send an email to webmaster@movieland.com

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7Entertainment & Music

You Favorite jamesbond movie?

MY favorite 1` was the 1 w/Halle BERRY!! that's my favorite 1!!

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8Family & Relationships

WHAT CAN A PERSON DO WHEN EVER THE PERSON FALLS IN LOVE WITH THE WRONG GUY OR GIRL?

Try and it get over. You are the only one that can make yourself happy. Dont dwell on breakups or hurting other people's feelings. ITs all point of life. Move on. Everything gets better in the end. Lifes short so think carefully :) The best of luck 2 you!

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4Computers & Internet

What is the best course i should get now that i already finished a two-year computer technician course?

People with a certification in Information Security (just make a search on Yahoo for it...there are two major certification resources for it) are becomming highly sought-after. It will give you a leg-up as not many people have it.

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8Family & Relationships

my question is-Can i marry my brother's wife younger sister?is it a sin?i'm confused please help me.thanks

It is not a sin, actually it is perfectly fine and has been done by many people. Your relationship to her is exactly the same as your brother to your brother's wife.

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what is the normal penalty for a charge of possesion of a controlled substance of the seventh degree in ny?

cocaine in rochester ny

It's a class A misdemeanor, generally punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and/or 1 year in prison.

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5Sports

Brent Hall Hockey plyer?

Not only is this not a question, but it's not even related to hockey. Perhaps you want to know more about BreTt HUll, a hockey player who will certainly enter the hall of fame and who retired this season. If that's what you mean, I've included a link for your benefit.

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how does the United States sanction Cuba, but can have a base in Guantanamo, Cuba?

Because of the strategic position of Cuba, the United States possessed it at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898, and later leased the property for a military base. The United States has continued to do so even into Castro's reign, presumably because it did not want to relinquish such a strategic position, it did not want to give up the improvements it had made, and because it does not really affect Castro's power. Castro has only cashed one rent check from the United States anyway.

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4Computers & Internet

Where can I download the latest Windows XP patches/updates/bug fixes in 1 file?

Not through Windows/Microsoft Update\nNot Service Pack 2 (SP2)\nNot by downloading individual updates and then packaging them together

Finally, a question I know the answer to!

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2Health

how do people survive with bipolar disorder?

I have it but i dont how people survive withit?

There is no cure for bipolar disorder; the emphasis is on management of the symptoms. A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder; many people with bipolar disorder require multiple medications (sometimes up to five). Some people with bipolar disorder add to or replace their Western medication with herbal or holistic options. Still, even with optimal medication treatment, many people with the illness have some residual symptoms. Cognitive therapy may work to lessen the severity of mood swings by recognizing and managing triggering symptoms or events.

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6Business & Finance

If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?

We wouldn't be able to know. Some words we know today own their existence to bad spelling. Like asparagus, this nasty vegetable was once known as ‘sparrow’s grass’, before being spelled incorrectly.

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2Health

what is the best treatment and dosage for avian flu?

there really isnt a best treatment everything they have is still experimental. Thats why they think this will be the next big epidemic.

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6Business & Finance

Where do you live? in House or Room?

A one hundred year old house with lots of rooms.

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1Science & Mathematics

Is it possible to continue to move forward and never reach a destination?

Example, if I draw a dot 10 spaces apart from each other, I begin at point A and move one full space towards point B (now 9 full spaces away, but on every next move I take 1/2 of my previous move, i.e. after the next move point B is 8 1/2 spaces away. If I continue the movements at 1/2 increments of my proevious move, I am still moving forward but theoretically I never reach my destination which is a fixed point. Is that correct? Does that mean that there are an infinite amount of numbers between 1 & 2?

What you are describing is an infinite series using a decreasing geometric progression. The sum of such a series can be described by this proof:\n\nLet T = total distance traveled (in spaces)\nThen T = 1 + (1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...\nAlso T - 1 = (1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...\nAnd if we multiply both sides of the equation by 2:\n2*(T - 1) = 2*((1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...)\nMultiplying through:\n2T - 2 = 1 + (1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16) ...\nBut the Right side is the same as T!\n2T - 2 = T\nSimplifying:\nT = 2\nSo the total distance traveled is 2 spaces.

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4Computers & Internet

Can I use non-ASCII words in Java?

For instance, use non-ASCII words as method names or variables? Any one has tried before?

Yes that is supported. You have to change the default code page when you compile however or it wont work outside of your default language.\n\nThe option you want to use is -encoding UTF-8 \n\nThe default encoding used by Java runtime is Unicode UTF-16. UTF-8 is the on disk encoding you usually want to use. The default code page being used is usually a latin variant, not ASCII. This is a common misconception. From the command line you can also use CHCP to find out what your default is.\n\nIn order to enter non localized chars into your editor you'll also need to change it's default code page and then use a IME (input method editor) to add the non-english or french whatever you're defalt is text.

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6Business & Finance

how can I find out where santa is in my area to take my children?

they usually have them at your local mall.

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6Business & Finance

Why did the chicken cross the road?

to get to the other side

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6Business & Finance

gender and gender differentiation?

Genetics determines gender (as sex: male - XY, female - XX and perhaps other – XXY, etc.). Society and/or culture then use gender differentiation to develop what is masculine and what is feminine and perhaps what is neutral.

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6Business & Finance

what to do in new york city with my family during christmas time?

Also, ice skating at the Rockefeller Center is a must around Christmas time.

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9Politics & Government

How many people died in the 2004 Tsunami in South East Asia?

The last count to my knoledge was at about 118,000 people

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6Business & Finance

Why is there a daily limit to the number of questions you can answer?

Probably to avoid letting someone create a new account and begin spamming the system automatically. It seems like the folks at Yahoo have to remove questions by hand, so it makes sense that they don't want to get overwhelmed.

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4Computers & Internet

If I don't have plans to play games on my laptop, should I buy a video card that has more than 64MB memory?

I am planning to buy Dell 9300. I can upgrade the video card to 256MB nVidia for $200. I don't play computer games. I am just wondering is there any other reason to upgrade the video card that is worth spending those extra bucks.\n\nthanks

I almost entirely agree with the previous answer.\nThe only possible thing to watch out for is the next version of Windows, dubbed Windows Vista.\nThis OS is going to come packaged with a new drawing API that uses the capabilities of your 3D card.\nThe quality of what your OS displays is going to be correlated to the specs of your 3d card.\nNvidia keeps a list of GPUs expected to work to some extent with Vista. Obviously, the more recent chips are likely to yield better rendering quality.\n\nIf you don't feel the need to always run the latest software, you don't need to worry about it.\nOtherwise, you may want to plan for the future.

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8Family & Relationships

How do I talk to a beautiful girl on the subway/bus?

I'm a picky guy when is comes to dating, but I always see beautiful girls on the subway or buses. How do I go about approaching her without embarrasing her or myself?

act on your inspiration ;-) introduce yourself and share your smile. you will make someone happy - for a whole day.\n\nthere is no fear in honesty and sincerity.

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6Business & Finance

is there any REAL company that offer a job from the home?

like a data entry job which i can do from my home with my pc and adsl line??

any data entry job is gonna have a high startup fee from $100 and up. try these out. any of these programs can earn you tons of cash.give them a try they are free to start and have low upgrade fees.\nhttp://www.ptsu.biz/index.php?ref=mwari23\nhttp://www.12dailypro.com/?ref=186418\nhttp://premiumcash.info/?id=9154 \nhttp://www.vmcsatellite.com/channels/affiliates.cfm?aid=226421

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2Health

what is abdominal compartment syndrome?

post AAA surgery, bypass surgery

Compartment syndrome occurs when a fixed compartment, defined by myofascial elements or bone, becomes subject to increased pressure, leading to ischemia and organ dysfunction. Well recognized to occur in the extremities, it also occurs in the abdomen, and some believe, in the intracranial cavity. The exact clinical conditions that define abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are controversial; however, organ dysfunction caused by intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is considered to be ACS. The dysfunction may be respiratory insufficiency secondary to compromised tidal volumes, decreased urine output caused by falling renal perfusion, or any organ dysfunction associated with impaired perfusion.

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0Society & Culture

Why do we think and not just follow instict?

Don't use the we're not animals answer.

Instinct can be deceiving. God gave you this magnificent organ called a brain with an incredible ability to think for a reason. God made our brains to reason such things as "who is God and how can I contact Him?" Instinct will not contemplate such deep musings. Instinct will lead you in to all sorts of trouble.\n\nExample: You are flying an airline to Maui. Do you want your pilot to use his knowledge of navigation or instinct? If he were a Golden Plubber, perhaps instinct, but he's not. So, give me the brain any day.

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4Computers & Internet

I purchased a new Emachine and to install anything they ask for a 25 letter product number. I can't find it.

Please help.

If it is not on a sticker somewhere, call eMachine's customer support line @ 408-273-0888 or use another means of contacting them from the link.\n\nIf this answer is indeed the best, please rank it as such. Thanks!

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1Science & Mathematics

do ketones give positive iodoform test?

Methyl ketones do. There is also the possibility of the dreaded false positive.

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1Science & Mathematics

Energy is equal to _______X______( fill in the blank )?

I need a logical scientific question that is right please i have a test tomorrow that some of yall that have read my questions probably know about lol.

Force x distance

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9Politics & Government

what is the difference judciary and legislative?

Judiciary is the noun which means a system of courts of law for the administration of justice; whilst leginslative is an adjective meaning "Of or relating to the enactment of laws."

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3Education & Reference

What is the best way I can study for a memorization test, like social studies essays?

15 seconds at Google. 32,000 hits.

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6Business & Finance

why do people act so stupid?

People act stupid becuase they are only thinking of themselves when they do stuff that is idoitic to the rest of us. Some examples are: cutting off other cars, talking on the phone while driving, standing in the middle of a hallway or passage talking when others want to get through.

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0Society & Culture

Why do some people back in to parking spaces?

It depends where you park. it is easier to just pull out on to a busy street, than backing out and worrying,some fool will fly by and wipe you out BEFORE you get on the street......

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1Science & Mathematics

What is the roll of each astronaut in the space shuttle on departure and landing?

do all of them participate during liftoff and landing

Pilot Astronauts\n\nEarly in the U.S. manned space program, jet aircraft and engineering training were prerequisites for selection as an astronaut. Today, scientific education and experience are equally important prerequisites in selecting both pilots and mission specialists.\n\nPilot astronauts play a key role in Shuttle flights, serving as either commanders or pilots. During flights, commanders are responsible for the vehicle, the crew, mission success and safety -- duties analogous to those of the captain of a ship. Shuttle commanders are assisted by pilot astronauts who are second in command and whose primary responsibilities involve controlling and operating the Shuttle. During flights, commanders and pilots usually assist in spacecraft deployment and retrieval operations using the RMS arm or other payload-unique equipment on board the Shuttle. \n\nMission Specialist Astronauts\n\nMission specialist astronauts, working closely with the commander and pilot, are responsible for coordinating on board operations involving crew activity planning, use and monitoring of the Shuttle's consumables (fuel, water, food, etc.), and conducting experiment and payload activities. They are required to have a detailed knowledge of Shuttle systems and the "operational characteristics, mission requirements and objectives and supporting systems for each of the experiments to be conducted on the assigned missions." Mission specialists perform on-board experiments, spacewalks (called extravehicular activity (EVA) and payload handling functions involving the RMS arm. \n\nPayload Specialists\n\nThis newest category of Shuttle crew member, the payload specialist, is a professional in the physical or life sciences or a technician skilled in operating Shuttle-unique equipment. Selection of a payload specialist for a particular mission is made by the payload sponsor or customer. For NASA-sponsored spacecraft or experiments requiring a payload specialist, the specialist is nominated by an investigator working group and approved by NASA.

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6Business & Finance

How do I clean my suede sneakers?

With light detergent without bleech and some water, however dry the shoes of fast or they will be all hard.

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1Science & Mathematics

if the earth were cubic in shape, what would happen when you walk over an edge?

That's an interesting question. Very little would happen that you would notice at the edge. The center of gravity for a sphere (like the Earth) is the geometric center of the shpere and at any point on the sphere, a straight line could pass from the center of the sphere, through your feet and through your head when you are standing erect. Because the curvature of the Earth is hard to detect where you stand, you sense that you are standing perpendicular to the ground.\n\nThe center of gravity of an Earth-sized cube would also be the geometric center of the cube. However a cube has six sides and the very center of each side would be the only six places on the cube where you could stand erect perpendicular to the surface. At any other point, especially as you approach an edge or corner, a straight line should pass through the center of the cube, your feet and your head, but you would be standing erect at an angle to the surface. Right on the edge, a straight line could pass throught the center of the cube, the edge, your feet and your head as you stand erect relative to gravity. As you step over an edge, the slope of the angle would begin to tilt the opposite way as you leave the edge toward the center of the next side.\n\nThere is an interesting point that when the British performed the original land surveys of India near Mt. Everest, the results were in error because they neglected to account for the gravitational pull of the mountain that affected perpendicularity of their plumb bob. This effect might also create an abberation near the edges and corners of your cube. At any rate, you would stand erect parallel to any plumb bob that you held.

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6Business & Finance

what is yahoo's strategy behind buying del.icio.us?

Clearly Yahoo is interested in being the big player in "web 2.0" whereas Google is surfacing as the big search player - that part is obvious. But how does del.icio.us plug into that strategy exactly?

I'm not sure exactly but del.icio.us has figured out the tagging equation; maybe something there. It would be really neat to see some sort of incorporation of del.icio.us into MyYahoo, maybe some sort of ajax widget deal.

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9Politics & Government

Which president of the United States held that office without being elected?

Hint: His first name wasn't George.

Gerald Ford.

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0Society & Culture

Is there life after death?

definately.\nbut you must believe or you will come back as a one-legged mule...you have been warned!

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9Politics & Government

Can a Permanent Resident card holder marry a non-us citizen and not have problems w/ applying for citizenship?

No there is no problem applying for citizenship regardless of who you marry. However the rules for citizenship apply. Such as 5 year wait (3 for those who married citizens), 2 1/2 years physical presence in the US since your GC. Legal presence for all 5 (3) years. No felonies etc.

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0Society & Culture

how do you avoid temptation?

Temptation can be avoided by knowledge. In the Bhagavad Gita "Knowledge is obscured by the wise man's eternal enemy namely desire..." If you know temptation will happen you can avoid it.

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7Entertainment & Music

What the last CD you bought or downloaded?

The last CD I bough was Shakira Oral Fixation Vol. 2\nI love this CD!! I think Shakira is amazing and very talented. She write and produces her own music and its always awesome!!\nROCK ON SHAKIRA!!

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6Business & Finance

i emailed an old therapist i wwas the only kid she saw in an old run down facility did she forget me?

Well if you were the only child she ever saw she probably has not forgotten. Are you certain that you emailed the correct doctor?

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6Business & Finance

Whats the best way to pass time useful,y when u are comlpetely free of any work?

watching a heartwarming movie or any feel-good movie, something that will delight you in the end.. but I guess that will depend to what your hobbies are, if you like cooking, then cook or if you like shopping, then shop til you drop.. i think whatever you do as long as you're happy doing it and you're not causing trouble to someone then that's worthwhile...

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5Sports

Where is the best MTB singletrack riding in the bay area?

Best singletrack close to San Francisco:\n\n- Tamarancho (Marin)\n- Joaquin Miller (Oakland)\n- Waterdog Lake Park (Belmont)\n\nAnd with a little more driving:\n\n- Soquel Demo Forest (Santa Cruz Mtns)\n- Annadel State Park (Santa Rosa)\n\nHonorable mention:\n\n- China Camp (Marin)

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3Education & Reference

How many spiders do you eat in your sleep?

It's possible, but very, very rare. Most spider wouldn't be crawling on a bed, as most house spiders like the floor (especially places that aren't disturbed very often, like the basement). Spiders also don't like to walk on moisture or in windy places. So they wouldn't be likely to go into a mouth with moisture and breathing. One other thing is that even when people are asleep, I don't know how easy it would be to swallow a spider that doesn't want to be swallowed.

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6Business & Finance

Is there any real significance to the meaning of dreams?

Yes I believe there is a great deal of significance to dreams. Your mind is giving you clues while you are asleep to help you through issues in your waking life. They may not be major things, some can be pretty petty. \n There is a reason for the cliche "Let me sleep on it"\n Your dreams contain many symbols and when analyzed can help you understand many things that may be happening in your life. Things that while you are awake you may not even be aware of.\n There are many excelllent dream dictionaries and such available through any bookstore, online and in the malls.\n Online websites are rather limited but can help with some quick analysis.\n Dream on !

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2Health

how to increase job/ studies interest in Schizoprenic patients???

my son who is now 22, developed psychosis symptoms about three years back. since then he has lost interest in Studues/Job. We have tried various options . But for one reason or the other he keeps on aborting the plans.He develops anxiety, as soon as we try to finalize a plan. He has gone thru depressive phase as well. he is on 2mg respideral these days. He was prescribed various other medications in the beginning as well . Presently he is practicaly not doing anything. He also regulary visits Psychiatrist. Her overall assessment is that he is a kind of Schizophrtenic. He also addicterd on Cannabis.\nPlease advise how can we develop/incease his interest in a job/small business at least.

Tough situation as lack of motivation is a symptom of schizophrenia. It sounds as if he may have a somewhat complex symptom picture including both depression and schizophrenia symptoms. Don't know what he was like before developing symptoms of psychosis, but if he has always tended to be shy, or amotivated then schizophrenia makes these traits more pronounced.\n\nAt any rate, it may be that making the jump to a job or studies is too big a jump to make right now. It is also often difficult for you as a parent to be the one who motivates your adult child with a mental illness. I would suggest looking in your community for a community program that would involve your son in some activities that might be a precursor to job/studies. Psychosocial rehabilitation, day treatment, and other rehabilitation programs can be quite helpful. Call your local mental health association, ask your psychiatrist, or call the local mental health center for a referral to a rehabilitation program. \n\nHang in there as this is a long-term problem with which you must deal. Ideally you would like to have your child work his way to more independance, but it might be a slow journey. Get some help from people who know how to do this. You might also find out if there is a support group for parents with schizophrenic children--these groups can be very helpful in providing information and support. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is an organization that can provide lots of assistance. Also check out the web links below.

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1Science & Mathematics

What's the unladen flying speed of an African sparrow?

Actually its:\nWhat is the wind speed velocity of an unlaiden swallow?\nAfrican or European?

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4Computers & Internet

My wife found her Christmas present when the search box popped it up. How to clear history?

For Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Clear History\n\nOther browsers have similar methods.

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3Education & Reference

i need a distance education on-line. how do i get it?

in Ghana, wwants to study on-line.m possibly, right away. i am 17 yrs of age a high school graduate and wants a degree course on-line in bussiness administration.

there are many many universities that give you the opportunity to get a masters degree through distance learning. If MBA is what interests you then search the net based on that. If you are looking for personal experience then I got mine from Columbia Southern University in the USA. They have providers in the Middle East Region, Egypt: Knowledge Academy www.knowledgeacademy.com Feel free to contact them, they are very very helpful.

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9Politics & Government

What is the name of the president elect of Bolivia?

Evo Morales

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7Entertainment & Music

Here's a thinker...?

If you are - but don't have to be..\nYou need to be - but you don't want to be..\nBut you were - and still wish to be..\nWhat are you?

here

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3Education & Reference

What is the saying he who thinks by the book and talks by the...?

he who thinks by the book acts by the book \nor if u want talks by the book \nbasically think outside the box

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6Business & Finance

Does god exsist?

you must believe to see, not see to believe

3,390

2Health

What is the best way to fight a cold?

The best way to fight a cold would be to drink some orange juice,or just get alot of vitamin c. It works for me. Hopes it works for you.

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9Politics & Government

Why are Marines considered the hard ***** of the military?

They're the "Grunts" . The basic training is tougher than the other services and their job in the military is front line fighting while the other services are more specialized in other things. The marines are actually a department of the Navy, and are used by the navy for frontline defense and guarding gates, etc. They're the muscle.

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4Computers & Internet

my icons on the desktop do not respond when I double click on them. I get a sign saying that the icons are not

If your question is that when you double-click desktop icons, your program doesn't launch, the answer should be in what happens when you double-click. When I am faced with that situation, Windows gives me a dialog box asking me to choose a program with which to launch the file. \n\nIt's also possible that the programs that launch these icons have been unintentionally uninstalled.

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7Entertainment & Music

Where can I find 3t Jackson pictures?

check out this website....

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6Business & Finance

track and confirm package mailed from miami on december 6 to england?

Send it via registered mail, and you can then check the status on www.usps.com.

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6Business & Finance

Can you tell me the name of site which provides free Economical Statistic Data of India?

Try looking at the CIA World Fact Book, URL below.

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3Education & Reference

In a Christmas story what happen to Flick on the playground?

he gets double dog dared to stick his tounge on the flag pole and he dose. he ends up getting his tounge stuck to the flag pole and is pried off by the fire department needless to say ralfy gets blamed for it

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3Education & Reference

How important is consent in professional practice?

"Consent" = Contract, which the legal world holds to be sacred. While verbal consent can hold water, when in doubt, always get it in writing and signed by your client. It protects both of you.

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0Society & Culture

What do you talk about with people you don't really know at a party?

Ok your hanging out with 2 or 3 others at a party you don't really know much and are not really the types of people you would hang out with everyday, but you are forced to hang out with them at this moment. Everyone talks with each other cordially, but conversations are dull and flat and almost assuredly there will be many awkward moments of silence that occur. What do you do in this situation?

1) Bring up a current event that mostly everyone knows about. If you're too shy to assert your opinion, all you have to do is phrase it like, "What do you think of..?" \n\n2)Bring up the most interesting OBSCURE current event you are aware of. You can't be shy when you use this option, though, because first impressions about YOU will be centered around how your company feels about the issue you just brought up. You can look on Yahoo's "Odd News", etc. for ideas. \n\nI like to use this option when all else fails, because, if you choose the issue correctly, not only will it tell others about you (whether you think so or not), but you will be able to gauge qualities in your company such as sense of humor and wittiness (a ready reply to your issue), you'll be able to determine who's worth pursuing and who is a stick in the mud, etc.

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5Sports

WHAT ARE THE NY YANKEES CHANCES FOR GETTING TO THE WORLD SERIES?

The NY Yankees have appeared in 39 World Series, winning 26 of them, out of 102 total World Series.\n\nThat's a 38.24% chance, based on history, of getting to the World Series, and a 25.49% chance of winning.