Monday, December 20, 2010

Animals
by only_alive

Question by =D:

What animals are you in the chinese zodiac?



My year animal is a rooster, my monthly animal is a monkey, and my secret animal is a dragon. All 3 of these animals describe me quite well. If you want to know your monthly animal and secret animal you have to know your birthday and the exact time you were born and stuff.




Best answer:

Answer by Krazy Hal
Year: Dog
Month: Horse
Day: Dragon
Hour: Ox





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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Your Birthday Book: A Keepsake Journal



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Start this at birth, wrap it up at eighteen, fill it out each year in between.

This is not anything like a baby book. It’s a birthday book! It was born from the simple idea that birthdays provide the perf ect annual opportunity to preserve a sweet moment in time as your child changes from year to year. So it’s a multi-layered confection: annual touchstone, cherished ritual, and eternal keepsake. This journal provides fun, fast, and casual birthday activities for ages 1-18 as well as space to stick birthday photos and a random picture from each year, amusing and thought-provoking questions to ask your kid, and a time-capsule envelope for stashing away odds and ends (artwork, school papers, hand tracings, birthday cards, invitations, and other memorabilia).

From toddler hood to young adulthood to every hood in between, you’ll return to the same four activities for each birthday. The questions prompts, and tone may shift each year, but the essence intentionally remains intact.









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Friday, December 17, 2010



Question by Courtney Lou:

What are some of your favorite classics?



I'd like to spend the winter reading some classics. I've never been a big fan but the whole idea of reading classics and love reading them is appealing to me. So I'd like to pick up a few!




Best answer:

Answer by Mike
huckleberry finn
pride and prejudice
moby dick

check this website out for some more suggestions
http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2007/10/12/48-classic-books-to-boost-your-learning-experience/





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Official Guide to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum





This fully illustrated guide to the world's most-visited aviation and space museum is both an indispensable companion for visitors and a detailed history in itself of humanity's quest for flight. The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) houses the world's greatest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft plus an amazing assortment of oth er historic objects. Many fascinating items from the twenty-three galleries and two off-site facilities are presented here in 197 full-color photographs, and are accompanied by their equally intriguing stories.









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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A few nice Sleuths images I found:

Sleuth's Mystery Dinner & Show

Sleuths


Image by Kissimmee - The Heart of Florida

Sleuth's Mystery Dinner & Show, Orlando, FL

Anthony Shaffer

Sleuths


Image by tpholland

"Sleuth", "Frenzy" and "The Wicker Man": old weird England at its best.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Some cool Hobbies images:

New Auto Hobby Shop opens to public

Hobbies


Image by USACE Europe District

Col. Eric Beene, the 39th Air Base Wing commander, along with other wing leadership, open Incirlik’s new auto hobby shop with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. The new auto hobby shop is open for business Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a public car wash available 24 hours a day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley Wood)

The Shawn and Hobby Band

Hobbies


Image by Jett Loe

The Shawn and Hobby Band at the Nashville Film Festival - on The Film Talk:

www.thefilmtalk.com/2010/04/21/shawn-and-hobby-band-inter...

Projeto 12 x 12 - Tema: Hobby

Hobbies


Image by • Happy Batatinha •

Computar/Internetar. ;)

Acho que esse é um hobby que todos por aqui tem, né? Ou vai dizer que é só eu que levanto da cama e vou direto pro computador ver emails? Ler os tweets? Ver os comentários deixados no blog/flickr/orkut? rsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsr

Adoro usar o computador, ficar fuçando coisas na net... E no inverno é assim que faço isso. De pijamão, pantufa, um bebida quente por perto. Eita coisa boa, sô!

Mês 1, Semana 3, Foto 2. Essa foto faz parte do Projeto 12 x 12. Para saber mais, clique aqui.
The Biology of Coral Reefs (Biology of Habitats)





Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction.

This timely book provides an integrated overview of the function, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of coral reef organisms. Eac h chapter is enriched with a selection of 'boxes' on specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that dominate this marine environment although pollution, conservation, climate change, and experimental aspects are also included. Indeed, particular emphasis is placed on conservation and management due to the habitat's critically endangered status. A global range of examples is employed which gives the book international relevance.

This accessible text is intended for students, naturalists and professionals and assumes no previous knowledge of coral reef biology. It is particularly suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students (in departments of biology, geography, and environmental science) taking courses in coral r eef ecology, marine biology, oceanography and conservation biology, as well as the many professional ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic. It is also of relevance and use to reef managers, recreational divers, and amateur naturalists.









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Friday, December 10, 2010

Brilliant Food Tips and Cooking Tricks: 5,000 Ingenious Kitchen Hints, Secrets, Shortcuts, and Solutions





Now in paperback: the most comprehensive home-cooking reference book ever-with 5,000 fabulous insider kitchen tips and over 900 great-tasting recipes from food experts across the country.

Whether you cook a little or a lot, plain or fancy, healthy or hearty, for your family or just for fun, this is the one book that does it all-faster and easier than you ever dreamed. Find out how to ch oose the juiciest oranges, perk up limp asparagus, rescue any over-salted dish, and crack an egg with one hand. Get down-to-earth answers to the cooking questions that you face every day. Or, if you're simply tired of the same old meals night after night, discover hundreds of easy recipes that put great-tasting food on your table in a jiffy.










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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Story and Its Writer Compact: An Introduction to Short Fiction





Ann Charters has an acute sense of which stories work most effectively in the classroom, and she knows that writers, not editors, have the most interesting and useful things to say about the making and the meaning of fiction. Her anthology, The Story and Its Writer, is the most comprehensive, diverse -- a nd the best-selling -- introduction to fiction available, notable for its student appeal as well as its quality and range. To complement the stories, Charters includes her lasting innovation: an array of the
writers' own commentaries on the craft and traditions of fiction. For in-depth, illustrated studies of particular writers, her “Casebooks” provide unparalleled opportunities for discussion and writing.
 
For a shorter, more affordable option, the compact edition offers all the editorial features of the full edition with about half the stories and commentaries.
 










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Saturday, December 4, 2010

ADHD and Teens





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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is the most common behavioraldisorder in American children. Teens with ADHD have an extremely high risk offailing in school, becoming drug abusers or alcoholics, breaking the law, andbecoming teenage parents. This manual of fers practical advice to help parentscope with these problems.









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The Ancient Child: A Novel





In his first novel since the Pulitzer Prize-winning House Made of Dawn, N. Scott Momaday shapes the ancient Kiowa myth of a boy who turned into a bear into a timeless American classic. The Ancient Child juxtaposes Indian lore and Wild West legend into a hypnotic, often lyrical contemporary novel--the story of Locke Setman, known as Set, a Native American raised far from the reservation by his adoptive father. Set feels a strange aching i n his soul and, returning to tribal lands for the funeral of his grandmother, is drawn irresistibly to the fabled bear-boy. When he meets Grey, a beautiful young medicine woman with a visionary gift, his world is turned upside down. Here is a magical saga of one man's tormented search for his identity--a quintessential American novel, and a great one.











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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques





This definitive reference for practicing orthodontists, orthodontic students, and dentists returns with cutting-edge information on research and concepts being developed in orthodontics today. Coverage includes detailed insight on treatment methods covering the spectrum from basic to highly complex situations. The addition of more evidence-based, current research, along with updated color photos of clinical case studies, further substantiates the information presented. Throughout, content is well org anized, ensuring that readers learn information applicable to all fields of orthodontics, as well as specialized roles. * Comprehensive coverage of multiple appliances and materials in orthodontics today ensures that the readers learn everything they need to know for their own practice. * World-renowned orthodontic researcher, academic, and practitioner contributions add credibility and expertise to each chapter of the text, making it an authoritative resource. * Extensive references allow readers to delve further into orthodontic research or study topics related to the evidence-based research presented in each chapter. * Tables and boxes throughout the text offer streamlined information from the text and elaborate on the concepts illustrated in the figures. * The extensive collection of illustrations and clinical photographs demonstrate case studies and treatment options in detail, offering visual evidence of orthodontic techniques, problems, and solutions.








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Monday, November 15, 2010



Question by ♥ mine again ♥:

VAMPIREs???!?



do u think vampires are real ive been reading twilight books and theyve kinda got me wanting to be a vampire what r some vampire LAST NAMES vampires are just so rad i mean com'n i wanna b a nocturnal human and sleep n a coffin and live 4 ETERNITY!!!




Best answer:

Answer by ☮In the Light☮
No i don't believe in vampires. Even after i read the Twilight books.





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Hiking
by Al_HikesAZ

Question by julianachants: Do you have any fun camping, hiking and travel recipes for Summer snacks?

My family is planning a lot of camping, hiking and local travel to recreation areas this Summer. I am wanting to put together a list of ideas and recipes for some easy fun trail mixes, camping, hiking and travel food that my children can help me prepare.. Snacks and foods that carry easy with little to no mess or a lot of clean up, store easy and won't melt or go bad fast in the Summer heat... Kid friendly snacks would be great! Thank you in advance.. Have a great Summer!




Best answer:

Answer by blue
I suggest you search for Girl Scout recipes. There are several web sites that pro vide an abundance of recipes for outdoor use.

I like gorp. It used to be made of Post Sugar Crisp, M&Ms, and peanuts. It's an energy snack. One has to be careful today with the various allergies children have.

Dried fruit "chips" (slices) are fun to make and easy to carry and eat. Banana, apricot, apple, peach, all make good chips. Banana and apple are the least messy.





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Sunday, November 14, 2010

The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2



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This exciting follow-up to the wildly successful Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance contains 30 short stories of hot blood, midnight pleasures, a nd inhuman passions. Containing the best names in the field, such as Eileen Wilks, Caitlin Kittredge, Jennifer Ashley, Dawn Cook, and Diane Whiteside, this compilation is sure to arouse attention.










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Vampires
by lanchongzi

Question by coya.: vampires............?

how do you feel about them?

do you believe in them?

would you ever fall in love with a vampire that isn't fictional? (that includes mr. edward cullen)



i believe that vampires real, and i think that i could possibly fall in love with one if i ever met a true blood vampire.

i've always believed in the paranormal and supernatural.

i only read the twilight saga out of interest. it has no effect on my beliefs.


and yes, witches are real. (:




Best answer:

Answer by Hailey
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa





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Medical Spanish (Bongiovanni, Medical Spanish)



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'The most useful medical Spanish book ever written ...It's a gift from heaven' - Online reader review of the prior edition, "Medical Spanish, Fourth Edition", Gail L. Bongiovanni, MD. With no prio r knowledge of Spanish, and this book at your fingertips, you can confidently conduct patient medical history interviews, perform physical examinations, and give medical instructions to Spanish-speaking patients. Carefully constructed to elicit one-word, "yes or no" answers, "Medical Spanish" empowers you to obtain, and give, the information you need, without struggling to understand an unfamiliar language or risking errors due to miscommunication.Now in its fourth edition, this valuable resource helps you simplify the process of communication with the following features: easy-to-use "Yes" or "No" question and answer format; clear pronunciation, grammar, and spelling guidance; a new chapter on physical and sexual abuse and rape; expanded coverage of patient privacy, informed consent, and HIPPA confidentiality; expanded and updated coverage of breast feeding, birth control, and HIV; and, common terms and verbs.This guide gives you questions and full vocabularies for talking w ith patients about: complete medical history; full physical examination; social and occupational information; insurance and economic information; urinary tract; endocrine system; hematologic system; musculoskeletal system; nervous system; gastrointestinal system; convulsions and headaches; laboratory examination; AIDS and HIV; prescription instructions; past use of medicines; common side effects; storage of medicine; instructions for the diabetic; pregnancy and delivery history; birth; contraception of all types; physical and sexual abuse and rape; poisoning and intoxicants; geriatric evaluation; psychiatric evaluation; high-tech tests; and much more.









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Saturday, November 13, 2010

MBA Admissions Strategy: From profile building to essay writing





"Avi Gordon has achieved what most MBA admissions books strive for. In concise and clear prose he unravels the complexities of getting into a top business school... This second edition covers everything from GMAT preparation to knowing the needs of admissions committees better than they do while constantly asking the candidate to continually evaluate him or herself ... An essential new addition to the MB applicant's bookshelf."
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"Avi Gordon's newly revised guide to MBA admissions strategy is like a golden ticket for aspiring MBAs. The guide not only addresses the latest trends in MBA applications, it also provides can't-miss tips for students seeking admission to the most competitive business programs."
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MBA Admissions Strategy is a bestseller that shows MBA applicants:

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  • What to say in a b-school application, and how to say it well
  • How to turn a good application into a great application

It guides the reader through the four key aspects of competitive MBA admissions; navigating the admissions process; e nhancing profile value; managing essay and interview communications; and writing better. The second edition updates and enhances all chapters, and contains new material on success in MBA admissions interviews.









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Some cool Guides images:

Marvin from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - not again

Guides


Image by Adam Foster | Codefor

HHGTTG / H2G2 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is one of my all time favourite science fiction films/books. Marvin is a Paranoid Android aboard the starship Heart of Gold. The film is based on a book by Douglas Adams.

I Love this toy I tried to recreate Marvins depression, frustration and boredom in the shot =]

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Guide at Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wis. (LOC)
Guides


Image by The Library of Congress

Rothstein, Arthur,, 1915-1985,, photographer.

Guide at Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wis.

1942 Aug.

1 transparency : color.

Notes:
Identification based on negative USW3-6416-D.
"Minnesota Farmer, Kodachrome, 1940" and "FSA" on transparency jacket.
Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944.

Subjects:
Norwegian Americans
Amusement parks
Costumes--Norwegian
United States--Wisconsin--Blue Mounds

Format: Portrait photographs
Transparencies--Color

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl. loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Part Of: Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Collection (DLC) 93845501

General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsac.1a55005

Call Number: LC-USW36-1088



Friday, November 12, 2010

Christian fiction bestseller; Secrets of an Undercover Agent #2: Slated Destiny





The sequel to the popular Secrets of an Undercover Agent!

Sarah Higgins son, Special Agent Christopher Jackson, has something to prove. As a recent graduate from Quantico, he enters the undercov er world full of pride only to find that his attitude will eventually cause a fall.

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Essay on the Nature of Commerce in General





Richard Cantillon is one of the key figures in the early history of economics. He was certainly not the first to think about economic problems, but he was the first to have clear insight into the way the economy functions as a system. He was arguably the first to structure a theory of how the economy works. In this sense he could be called the first real economist. Today, his ideas on population, determination of prices, wages and interest, the role of the e ntrepreneur, banking, and the influence of money supply on the economy are increasingly quoted and appreciated.

This is a translation of the ssai sur la nature du commerce en gnral his only surviving work. It was circulated in manuscript form for many years after his death and was extremely influential, albeit not well known, at least throughout the eighteenth century. Essays on the Nature of Commerce in General shaped the development of economics through its formative influence on Franois Quesnay and Adam Smith. It is a cornerstone upon which all subsequent economic theory has been built.

Transaction is proud to breathe new l ife into this classic work as part of its distinguished series in economic theory and history. In his new introduction, Anthony Brewer showcases Cantillon, the prophetic thinker, for a new generation of readers. This volume\'s broad-based appeal and great cultural import can no longer afford to be overlooked. Students of economic theory, intellectual historians, and sociologists will find this volume indispensable.







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Atheist Manifesto: The Case Against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam





This tightly argued, hugely controversial work convincingly demonstrates how the world\'s three major monotheistic religions-Christianity, Judaism, and Islam-have attempted to suppress knowledge, science, pleasure, and desire, often condemning nonbelievers to death. If Nietzsche proclaimed the "Death of God," Onfray starts from the premise that not only is God still very much alive, but increasingly controlled by fundamentalists who pose a danger to the human race. Documenting the ravages from religious intolerance over the centuries, the author makes a strong case against the three religions for demanding faith, belief, obedience and submission, and for extolling the "next life" at the expense of the here and now. Not since Nietzsche has a work so groundbreaking and explosive appeared to question the role of the world\'s dominant religions.







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