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Answer to If I do not take the green pills in my ortho tricyclen will I skip my period?

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:50:57 -0800

If I do not take the green pills in my ortho tricyclen will I skip my period?

The green pills are nothing but "sugar pills" - they are just there to remind you to stay on track and take your pill everyday. If you have been taking the other colored pills as prescribed, you will still get your period regardless of whether or not you take the green pills.

Answer to When you use a rice cooker, does it steam the rice or cook it a different way?

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:36:20 -0800

When you use a rice cooker, does it steam the rice or cook it a different way?

Rice cookers use steam to cook the rice. The only difference between a rice cooker and a covered pot on the stove is the way the way the water is heated. Rice cookers use a heating element that is built into the machine to heat the water.

Answer to What is Witch's milk?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 11:02:28 -0800

What is Witch's milk?

Witch's milkis a folk term for the milk that often comes from the breast of a newborn baby. This temporary phenomenon is due to stimulation of the baby's breasts by the mother's hormones that cross the placenta during pregnancy.

Answer to I have 4 holes in each ear and they have a tendency to get infected. I plan on getting my belly button pierced this weekend, will it have a tendency to get infected too?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:44:41 -0800

I have 4 holes in each ear and they have a tendency to get infected. I plan on getting my belly button pierced this weekend, will it have a tendency to get infected too?

If the piercings in your ears are frequently infected, more likely than not your navel piercing will also get infected easily. Two things could be happening here: 1) You could have an allergy to the metal used in many earrings. Brass and nickel jewelry can cause allergic reactions....

Answer to I live in Iowa and want to attend a college in Califonia. How long must I reside in CA before I am eligible for in-state tuition rates?

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 15:00:57 -0800

I live in Iowa and want to attend a college in Califonia. How long must I reside in CA before I am eligible for in-state tuition rates?

To be considered a California resident for tuition purposes, you need to be residing in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning of the term in which you wish to enroll.

Answer to What is the official requirement for the color of a palomino?

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:47:10 -0800

What is the official requirement for the color of a palomino?

In order for a horse to be registered as a Palomino it must first meet specific colour requirements. The ideal coat colour is that of a gold coin, but a variation of three shades lighter or darker is acceptable. The mane and tail must be white or near-white, providing a sharp contrast with the...

Answer to What makes a horse a hotblood, warmblood, or coldblood?

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:42:35 -0800

What makes a horse a hotblood, warmblood, or coldblood?

A coldblood horse is a heavy draft breed descended from the large forest horses of northern Europe that survived the Ice Age and were domesticated about 3,000 years ago. The term has nothing to do with body temperature but rather refers to the breed's calm and passive temperament. A...

Answer to How are eggs graded?

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 11:17:09 -0800

How are eggs graded?

In the United States, egg grades include AA quality, A quality, B quality, and dirty. Only AA and A quality eggs are sold for supermarkets. AA eggs - The shell must be clean, unbroken, and practically normal. The air cell must not exceed 1/8 inch in depth, may show unlimited movement, and may...

Answer to How can I find the top middle schools in my area?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:27:38 -0800

How can I find the top middle schools in my area?

The best way to find the top middle schools in your area would be to go to the website: www.greatschools.net From there, you can search for schools near your home address or in your city, and compare certain features such as test scores, class size, etc. While they do have some...

Answer to Our dog chews used tampons and menstrual pads. Is this normal?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:17:46 -0800

Our dog chews used tampons and menstrual pads. Is this normal?

Many dogs will eat just about anything. The blood, uterine tissue, and unfertilized egg that make their way out of a woman each month (and end up on a tampon or pad) can be mighty appealing to some dogs. After all, it is mostly protein. That doesn't mean you should let your dog continue with...

Answer to What does 'dry' mean when referring to alcohol?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:01:16 -0800

What does 'dry' mean when referring to alcohol?

A dry alcoholic drink is one that is free from sweetness and fruity flavor. The term "dry" was first used in the early 1700's to describe wine of the above characteristics.

Answer to How many beers are in a case?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:28:26 -0800

How many beers are in a case?

There are 24 cans in a case.

Answer to Which instruments are normally in a marching band?

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:36:23 -0800

Which instruments are normally in a marching band?

Marching bands consist of woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. Due to the physical movement of the ensemble and the fact that they are playing outside, the instruments used are those that are sturdy and portable and create a substantial volume of sound. The woodwinds most commonly...

Answer to How do I get rid of hookworms that are feeding off of my tomato plant?

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:01:13 -0800

How do I get rid of hookworms that are feeding off of my tomato plant?

I think you are probably refering to the hornworm, a common tomato plant pest. They are green and have a little horn on the end which could also look like a hook. Here are some ways to control the hornworm: Handpicking. The large size of hornworms makes it easy to get hold of them. Once...

Answer to When did the first "infomercial" air and what was it for?

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:43:04 -0800

When did the first "infomercial" air and what was it for?

The informercial was born in 1984 when U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the Cable Communications Policy Act deregulating television. The first infomercial was a one-hour advertisement on USA Network for Herbalife, a weight-loss supplement.

Answer to What alcoholic drinks are lowest in calories?

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:58:01 -0800

What alcoholic drinks are lowest in calories?

Generally, 1 jigger or shot (1 1/2 ounces) of liquor (gin, rum, vodka and whiskey) contains: 97 calories and 14 grams alcohol. A 12 oz. beer has 150 calories and a 5 oz. glass of wine has 100 calories. For a low-cal mixed drink you could try a Rum and Diet Coke (the Diet Coke has no calories)...

Answer to Are stem cells found in the umbilical cord and placenta? If so, why aren't these harvested instead?

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:38:46 -0800

Are stem cells found in the umbilical cord and placenta? If so, why aren't these harvested instead?

Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new...

Answer to Where can I find a record of the presidential candidates Louisiana voted for in each election?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:40:57 -0800

Where can I find a record of the presidential candidates Louisiana voted for in each election?

The following link will allow you to view all presidential election results, by state, from 1789 - 2004. http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/electoral_college/votes/index.html

Answer to What is meant by the term "Bible-thumping Christian"?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:28:54 -0800

What is meant by the term "Bible-thumping Christian"?

According to the Dictionary of Slang, a Bible thumper is a notably religious person; esp a clergyman - One who thumps the Bible in order to underline the points they are expounding, often in a sermon. Today, the term is often used in the mainstream to describe all Evangelical Christians.

Answer to If you're on a phone call, and someone else calls, should you stay on the first call, or is it okay call the first caller back?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:10:40 -0800

If you're on a phone call, and someone else calls, should you stay on the first call, or is it okay call the first caller back?

According to Peggy Post of Good Housekeeping, It's impolite to end a conversation to take another call, especially more than once. If you have the call-waiting feature on your phone and you feel you must respond to a beep, do so quickly and graciously: "I have to answer this call....

Answer to So far, who is planning to run for the 2008 presidential election?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:02:16 -0800

So far, who is planning to run for the 2008 presidential election?

It is really way too early to know who will be running for president in 2008, but various news stories have mentioned the following names: For the Democratic Party John Kerry John Edwards Hillary Rodham Clinton For the Republican Party Rudolph Giuliani Jeb Bush

Answer to How did the rainbow come to represent gay pride?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 11:18:34 -0800

How did the rainbow come to represent gay pride?

Gilbert Baker is the "inventor" of the gay flag. Also known as the rainbow flag or the gay pride flag, the original version Baker conceived of then built with volunteers for the 1978 gay parade had eight stripes - pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo, and violet. Today,...

Answer to How many black senators have there been throughout history, and how many are there now?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 11:02:09 -0800

How many black senators have there been throughout history, and how many are there now?

Barack Obama, the newly elected senator from Illinois, is currently the only Black senator. He is the third Black senator since Reconstruction - the other two being Carole Moseley Braun and Edward Brooke. There were also two Black senators elected during the post civil war reconstruction....

Answer to What is rammed earth?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 10:44:39 -0800

What is rammed earth?

The technique of ramming earth into forms to create structures was first used in arid climates that had little wood and other resources available for construction. It was the Romans that brought the technique to Europe around the 1st century AD. Today, rammed earth construction is an...

Answer to What is Cabrillo Day?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 10:31:26 -0800

What is Cabrillo Day?

Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo was the Portuguese explorer who discovered California on 9-28-1542 when he sailed into the bay that would eventually be called San Diego. Cabrillo Day is celebrated in San Diego each year around the 28th of September and includes Portuguese music, dancing, and a renactment...