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Answer to What is a red tea?

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:13:13 -0700

What is a red tea?

Red tea is both a way to refer to black tea in some asian languages, and a bush tea from Africa, also known as Rooibos.

Answer to MLB baseballs are treated with special dirt before being used. Where does this dirt come from?

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 01:59:03 -0700

MLB baseballs are treated with special dirt before being used. Where does this dirt come from?

"DELRAN, New Jersey (Reuters) - Somewhere along the mudflats of a Delaware River tributary in New Jersey is the spot where baseball's "magic mud" is mined, a location known only to a few and kept secret for decades. The unique mud is rubbed on every new baseball used by...

Answer to When were guinea pigs first domesticated?

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:14:41 -0700

When were guinea pigs first domesticated?

According to Michael Forstadt's, "History of the Guinea Pig": "Guinea pigs may have been one of the most important food sources in ancient Peru since well before Inca times. Unfortunately, the small size of their bones and the modern tendency to toss them in open garbage...

Answer to How many users does Answerbag have?

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:11:55 -0700

How many users does Answerbag have?

The answer to this question is changing all the time, as new users sign up daily. The best way to find out how many users there are is to check out the statistics on the top right of the main answerbag page. Here you can see how many registered users contribute to AB, how many validated questions...

Answer to Using an acne product made my face swell/inflame. How can I make the swelling/inflammation go down?

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:10:38 -0700

Using an acne product made my face swell/inflame. How can I make the swelling/inflammation go down?

Another thing you might want to try is take an anti-histomine as you may be having an allergic reaction to the product. I am super allergic to lotions and whatnot, and find that Benedryl is my best friend. They even have Benedryl cream, which is good if you need to not be drowsy and you want...

Answer to What is a tisane?

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:04:17 -0700

What is a tisane?

n. An herbal infusion or similar preparation drunk as a beverage or for its mildly medicinal effect. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to What does steep mean?

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:02:37 -0700

What does steep mean?

v. steeped, steep�ing, steeps v. tr. 1. To soak in liquid in order to cleanse, soften, or extract a given property from. 2. To infuse or subject thoroughly to. 3. To make thoroughly wet; saturate. v. intr. 1. To undergo a soaking in liquid. n. 1. The act or process of steeping. 2....

Answer to Who invented chocolate?

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 10:50:41 -0700

Who invented chocolate?

The development of modern chocolate was a long process and many people and cultures contributed. Since no one person can be given all of the credit, the following is a brief timeline of the development of chocolate... 1500 BC-400 BC - The Olmec Indians are believed to be the first to grow...

Answer to Is it common to have irregular or missed menstrual cycles some months?

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:56:38 -0700

Is it common to have irregular or missed menstrual cycles some months?

My menstrual cycle has never been regular, but it went really wacky when I lost alot of weight. After dropping some 60 lbs, during a period of about a year, my menstrual cycle took a break for about 18 months. It only returned once I had gained back some 20 lbs of the lost weight. Your body does...

Answer to What is a "Charlie Horse" (leg cramp) and how do we get rid of them?

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:52:50 -0700

What is a "Charlie Horse" (leg cramp) and how do we get rid of them?

Porphyria or the Charlie Horse refers to any cramp where a leg muscle is locked in the contracted position. Muscle cramping is a symptom for a number of different problems. Lack of potassium is a big one, so have a banana or two. Another is lack of calcium, so drink some milk or have some...

Answer to What is mouthfeel?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:09:19 -0700

What is mouthfeel?

How food or drink feels in one's mouth; the sensory evaluation of tactile impressions on the palate; also written mouth-feel, mouth feel. source Webster's New Millennium� Dictionary of English, Preview Edition (v 0.9.6)

Answer to What is a georgian colonial?

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 20:39:41 -0700

What is a georgian colonial?

1690s - 1830. This symmetrical, orderly style became prominant in Colonial America. http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/7#q_13565

Answer to What is a cape cod-style house?

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 20:38:15 -0700

What is a cape cod-style house?

1600s - 1950s. The Cape Cod house style originated in New England in the late 17th century. Today, the term refers to one-and-a-half story homes popular in the United States during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/7#q_13565

Answer to What is a graptolite?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 15:08:49 -0700

What is a graptolite?

n. Any of numerous extinct colonial marine animals chiefly of the orders Dendroidea and Graptoloidea of the late Cambrian to the early Mississippian periods, whose fossil remains are often used to date the rocks of the Silurian and Ordovician ages. [Greek graptos, written (from graphein, to...

Answer to What is a calyx?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:43:08 -0700

What is a calyx?

n. The sepals of a flower considered as a group. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to What is an androecium?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:41:26 -0700

What is an androecium?

n. The stamens of a flower considered as a group. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to What is a sporophyte?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:35:12 -0700

What is a sporophyte?

n. The spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that exhibits alternation of generations. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to What is a meristem?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:34:17 -0700

What is a meristem?

n. The undifferentiated plant tissue from which new cells are formed, as that at the tip of a stem or root. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to What is a gynoecium?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:33:13 -0700

What is a gynoecium?

n. The female reproductive organs of a flower; the pistil or pistils considered as a group. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to What is a gametophyte?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:31:41 -0700

What is a gametophyte?

n. The gamete-producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations. Source: WordNet � 2.0, � 2003 Princeton University

Answer to What is a corolla?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:30:16 -0700

What is a corolla?

n. The petals of a flower considered as a group or unit and usually of a color other than green; the inner whorl of the perianth. Source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Answer to How can I stop my skin from peeling after a sunburn?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 09:28:34 -0700

How can I stop my skin from peeling after a sunburn?

If your skin has been burned, peeling is inevitable. But you can put it off for awhile and let the skin beneath the affected skin mature more before the affected skin makes its departure. By moisturizing your skin you can keep the burned skin from drying too fast and flaking away. Aloe based...

Answer to Does my real name have to appear on the credit card itself or can I put whatever I want on it as long as I am not trying to commit identity theft or some other crime?

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 08:58:17 -0700

Does my real name have to appear on the credit card itself or can I put whatever I want on it as long as I am not trying to commit identity theft or some other crime?

In order to verify that you are indeed who you say you are when you present a credit card for purchase, the person helping may need to see your identification to match the name on the card to you. If the name on the card is not your own, they could reject your card. Because your identification...

Answer to What is a Terpsichore?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:56:47 -0700

What is a Terpsichore?

1: (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song [syn: Terpsichore] 2: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music [syn: dancing, dance, saltation] Source: WordNet � 2.0, � 2003 Princeton University

Answer to Where is CSI filmed?

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 22:50:07 -0700

Where is CSI filmed?

The originial CSI is filmed at the following locations: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Los Angeles, California, USA Santa Clarita, California, USA UCLA, Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA CSI Miami is filmed at: Los Angeles, California, USA Miami, Florida, USA Raleigh Studios - 1600...

Answer to Where is Desperate Housewives filmed?

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 22:46:52 -0700

Where is Desperate Housewives filmed?

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA Universal Studios, Universal City, California, USA (studio) According to www.imdb.com.

Answer to Where is the O.C. filmed?

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 22:45:24 -0700

Where is the O.C. filmed?

Hermosa Beach, California, USA Malibu, California, USA (Newport Beach exteriors) Manhattan Beach, California, USA Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, California, USA (Harbor High School) Ocean Trails Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA Raleigh Studios - 1600...

Answer to What is the difference between a fast and a slow metabolism?

Sun, 20 Mar 2005 09:42:42 -0800

What is the difference between a fast and a slow metabolism?

Your metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories to sustain life. Metabolism is relative to your muscle mass, so if you don't have much muscle, your body does not need to burn as many calories to maintain all of the processes (breathing, pumping blood, moving fluids hither and...

Answer to Why are atoms spherical in shape? Why aren't they cube, pyramid, or any other shape?

Sun, 20 Mar 2005 00:02:42 -0800

Why are atoms spherical in shape? Why aren't they cube, pyramid, or any other shape?

The truth is that we are not really sure about the shape of atoms. It is true that they are represented by spheres in models and drawings, but until we build microscopes that can give us that much definition, this is anyone's best guess. The atom's core (the nucleus) is made up of...

Answer to Do all humans have roughly the same-sized brains, or can it vary significantly from person to person?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 23:41:00 -0800

Do all humans have roughly the same-sized brains, or can it vary significantly from person to person?

The mass of a newborn human brain is about 350-400g. The mass of an adult human brain is about 1,300 to 1,500�g. The brain makes up about two percent of the human"s mass. Its average width is about 140�mm, average length is about 167�mm, and average height about 93�mm. (source...

Answer to How was the precise value of a mol determined?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 23:30:05 -0800

How was the precise value of a mol determined?

The mole (abbreviated mol) is the unit chemists use to keep track of large numbers of atoms, ions, and molecules. The unit was invented to provide a simple way of reporting the huge numbers -- the "massive heaps" -- of atoms and molecules in visible samples. Chemists have defined a unit...

Answer to What causes a tan?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 23:07:13 -0800

What causes a tan?

The sun's rays contain two types of ultraviolet radiation that reach your skin: UVA and UVB. (A third type, UVC, is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere before it reaches you.) UVB radiation burns the upper layers of skin (the epidermis), causing sunburns, whereas UVA radiation, which...

Answer to What's the origin of the word "dollar"?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 23:02:46 -0800

What's the origin of the word "dollar"?

Low German daler, taler, from German Taler, short for Joachimstaler, afterJoachimstal (J�chymov), a town of northwest Czech Republic where similar coins were first minted. (source The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)

Answer to What is the origin of the word "buttocks"?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 23:01:12 -0800

What is the origin of the word "buttocks"?

Middle English, from Old English buttuc, strip of land, end. See bhau- in Indo-European Roots. (source The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)

Answer to What is the origin of the word "alcohol"?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:59:50 -0800

What is the origin of the word "alcohol"?

The al- in alcohol may alert some readers to the fact that this is a word of Arabic descent, as is the case with algebra and alkali, al- being the Arabic definite article corresponding to the in English. The origin of -cohol is less obvious, however. Its Arabic ancestor was kul, a fine powder...

Answer to What is the origin of the word "allegory"?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:56:18 -0800

What is the origin of the word "allegory"?

Middle English allegorie, from Latin all?goria, from Greek, from all?gorein, to interpret allegorically : allos, other + agoreuein, to speak publicly (from agora, marketplace). (source The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition) "Allegory" ultimately...

Answer to What is the origin of the word "chipmunk"?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:50:41 -0800

What is the origin of the word "chipmunk"?

Chipmunk (also chipmuck) is an American English word, first written chitmunk, that was borrowed from Algonquian atchitamon, meaning 'one who descends trees headlong'. It is a species of ground squirrel and has the synonyms chipping squirrel, hackee, and striped squirrel. The first...

Answer to What is the origin of the word "chocolate"?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:46:26 -0800

What is the origin of the word "chocolate"?

The word "chocolate" is said to derive from the Mayan "xocoatl"; cocoa from the Aztec "cacahuatl." The Mexican Indian word "chocolate" comes from a combination of the terms choco ("foam") and atl ("water"); early chocolate was only...

Answer to How do depilatories (creams, gels, etc.) remove hair?

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:32:05 -0800

How do depilatories (creams, gels, etc.) remove hair?

Chemical depilatories rely on acid to actually dissolve the hair down close to the root (as well as the top layer of your skin, which is why they say you should wait 4 weeks after using). Once the hair is dissolved, it just wipes right off, along with that layer of skin and the rest of the acid....

Answer to What is a heart?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:19:47 -0800

What is a heart?

The heart of a fresh shot of espresso sits on the bottom of the shot and has a dark and intense flavor. Beware letting a shot sit too long, because the heart will rise, and take over the body, making the shot bitter.

Answer to What is a body?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:18:34 -0800

What is a body?

The body is makes up the majority of a fresh shot of espresso. It has a smooth coffee flavor. Beware letting a shot sit too long, because the heart will rise, and take over the body, making the shot bitter.

Answer to What is a crema?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:15:56 -0800

What is a crema?

The crema is the light brown froth that floats across the top of a shot of espresso. It is literally creamy, and adds a smooth caramel flavor to the espresso.

Answer to What is a bone dry?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:14:16 -0800

What is a bone dry?

Bone dry refers to a complete lack of milk in an espresso drink that would normally have a mix of milk and foam. For instance a bone dry cappuccino would be a cup full of foam with shots of espresso. This is not to be confused with an espresso macchiato, which only has a small amount of foam.

Answer to What is a dry?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:07:48 -0800

What is a dry?

Dry refers to a decrease in the amount of milk in an espresso drink. For instance, ordering a dry cappuccino will get you a cappuccino with 1/4 milk and 3/4 foam.

Answer to What is a wet?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:06:07 -0800

What is a wet?

Wet refers to an increase the amount of milk in an espresso drink. For instance ordering a wet cappuccino will get you 3/4 milk and 1/4 milk foam. This can also be applied to other drinks, such as an espresso macchiato.

Answer to What is the difference between a cappuccino and a latte?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:59:52 -0800

What is the difference between a cappuccino and a latte?

A cappuccino and a latte are almost the same espresso drink, just with different proportions of steamed milk to foam. A cappuccino normally has an equal ratio of steamed milk to milk foam, which can best be achieved by "free-pouring" the milk immediately after steaming. This means...

Answer to What is a con panna?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:52:36 -0800

What is a con panna?

Con panna means literally "with bread", but in espresso-speak this means "with whipped cream" and is normally used for ordering an espresso con panna, which is a shot of espresso with a dab of whipped cream (that is extraordinarily tasty).

Answer to What is an easy?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:50:54 -0800

What is an easy?

Easy means less, so if you order a drink with "easy whipped cream" you will get a drink with less than the normal amount of whipped cream, or an "easy vanilla latte" will have less vanilla.

Answer to What is a doppio?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:48:29 -0800

What is a doppio?

Doppio means double, or a double shot of espresso.

Answer to What is a troppio?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:48:01 -0800

What is a troppio?

Troppio means triple, or a triple shot of espresso.

Answer to What is a solo?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:47:10 -0800

What is a solo?

Solo means single, or a single shot of espresso.

Answer to What is an Americano?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:38:05 -0800

What is an Americano?

An Americano is 1-4 shots of espresso, topped off with hot water. This is just like having coffee, because the espresso is condensed coffee and adding water brings it back up to the same concentration as regular coffee. Where it is not just like regular coffee is the taste. The crema lays on top...

Answer to What is a macchiato?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:33:30 -0800

What is a macchiato?

Macchiato is Italian for marked. In the case of espresso, an espresso macchiato means that the espresso is marked with foam, and what you will get is a shot of espresso with a dab of hot milk foam on top. In the case of an espresso drink, like a latte, a latte macchiato will mean that the milk is...

Answer to What proportion of water and ground coffee should be used when making a pot of coffee?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:24:32 -0800

What proportion of water and ground coffee should be used when making a pot of coffee?

The international standard for brewing coffee is 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6 fluid ounces of water. This produces a very rich cup of coffee, so you might want to try it and then decrease the amount of ground coffee next time to suit your own tastes. Your pot may measure in coffee...

Answer to What exactly is "the missing link" supposed to be?

Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:15:04 -0800

What exactly is "the missing link" supposed to be?

During this day in age, "the missing link" could be anything. But given your recent trend in questions, I am assuming you are refering to "the missing link" from human evolution. This missing link is/are examples of different evolutionary stages that bridge humans and their...

Answer to What are class?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:46:18 -0800

What are class?

A taxonomic category ranking below a phylum or division and above an order. (source: The American Heritage� Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright � 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company.)

Answer to What is a division?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:41:02 -0800

What is a division?

A group of organisms forming part of a larger group; specifically: a primary category of the plant kingdom. (source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, � 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.) See also Phylum, the animal world's equivalent of the division of the Taxonomy of Life.

Answer to What is a phylum?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:37:35 -0800

What is a phylum?

A major group of animals or in some classifications plants sharing one or more fundamental characteristics that set them apart from all other animals and plants and forming a primary category of the animal or plant kingdom. (source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, � 2002 Merriam-Webster,...

Answer to What is a kingdom?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:30:00 -0800

What is a kingdom?

The highest taxonomic classification (or category) into which organisms are grouped, based on fundamental similarities and common ancestry. (source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright � 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton...

Answer to What are invertebrates?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:26:21 -0800

What are invertebrates?

An animal, such as an insect or mollusk, that lacks a backbone, spinal column or internal skeleton. (source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright � 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. and...

Answer to What are vertebrates?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:23:32 -0800

What are vertebrates?

Members of the subphylum Vertebrata, a primary division of the phylum Chordata that includes the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, all of which are characterized by a segmented spinal column and a distinct well-differentiated head. (source: The American Heritage� Dictionary of...

Answer to What is that scent that is added to the otherwise odorless natural gas?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:56:28 -0800

What is that scent that is added to the otherwise odorless natural gas?

Because natural gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless, mercaptan (a chemical that has a sulfur like odor) is added before distribution, to give it a distinct unpleasant odor (smells like rotten eggs). This serves as a safety device by allowing it to be detected in the atmosphere, in cases...

Answer to What is depleted uranium depleted of?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:52:29 -0800

What is depleted uranium depleted of?

Depleted uranium results from the enriching of natural uranium for use in nuclear reactors. Natural uranium is a slightly radioactive metal that is present in most rocks and soils as well as in many rivers and sea water. Natural uranium consists primarily of a mixture of two isotopes (forms) of...

Answer to What was the essence of surrealism?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:07:02 -0800

What was the essence of surrealism?

Surrealism is a style in which fantastic visual imagery from the subconscious mind is used with no intention of making the artwork logically comprehensible. Founded by Andre Breton in 1924 and lasting into the 1950's, it was a primarily European movement which attracted many members of the...

Answer to What was the essence of dadaism?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:04:45 -0800

What was the essence of dadaism?

Dada was a protest by a group of European artists against World War I, bourgeois society, and the conservativism of traditional thought. Its followers used non sequiturs and absurdities to create artworks and performances which defied intellectual analysis. They also included "found"...

Answer to What was the essence of expressionism?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 20:59:14 -0800

What was the essence of expressionism?

Centered in Germany, C.1905 to 1940's, Expressionism is a style of art in which the intention is not to reproduce a subject accurately, but instead to portray it in such a way as to express the inner state of the artist. The movement is associated with Germany in particular, and was...

Answer to What was the essence of impressionism?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 20:57:35 -0800

What was the essence of impressionism?

Centered in France, 1860's to 1880's, Impressionism is a light, spontaneous manner of painting which began in France as a reaction against the formalism of the dominant Academic style. Its naturalistic and down-to-earth treatment of its subjects has its roots in the French Realism of...

Answer to What was the essence of cubism?

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 20:55:57 -0800

What was the essence of cubism?

Cubism was developed between about 1908 and 1912 in a collaboration between Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Their immediate influences are said to be Tribal Art (although Braque later disputed this) and the work of Paul Cezanne. The movement itself was not long-lived or widespread, but it began...

Answer to Why are some words allowed in Scrabble not included in a Webster's dictionary?

Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:12:05 -0800

Why are some words allowed in Scrabble not included in a Webster's dictionary?

"Before the game begins, all players should agree upon the dictionary that they will use, in case of a challenge. All words labeled as a part of speech (including those listed of foreign origin, and as archaic, obsolete, colloquial, slang, etc.) are permitted with the exception of the...

Answer to What is mass?

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:08:34 -0800

What is mass?

A property of matter equal to the measure of an object's resistance to changes in either the speed or direction of its motion. The mass of an object is not dependent on gravity and therefore is different from but proportional to its weight. (source The American Heritage� Dictionary of the...

Answer to What is velocity?

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:03:07 -0800

What is velocity?

Distance travelled per unit time (meters per second, miles per hour, etc) (source WordNet � 2.0, � 2003 Princeton University) Also known as speed.

Answer to What is an acceleration?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:59:44 -0800

What is an acceleration?

The change or the rate of change (a) in velocity that occurse when a force (F) acts upon a body with some mass (m). a=F/m Note: in physics there is no such thing as decceleration, there is only negative acceleration (which means the same thing).

Answer to What is a fulcrum?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:53:21 -0800

What is a fulcrum?

The fulcrum acts as a pivot point for a lever to rotate objects. (source http://nasaexplores.nasa.gov/show_912_student_st.php?id=030306153023) For example: A seesaw is a lever and the bar that holds the seesaw off the ground in the center, and around which the lever rotates is the fulcrum of...

Answer to What is the process for the FDA approving a new drug? How is this process influenced by external factors (such as drug companies)?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:35:22 -0800

What is the process for the FDA approving a new drug? How is this process influenced by external factors (such as drug companies)?

STAGES of DRUG DEVELOPMENT and REVIEW by the FDA's CDER 1. INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG APPLICATION (IND) The FDA first enters the picture when a drug sponsor submits an IND to the agency. Sponsors--companies, research institutions, and other organizations that take responsibility for...

Answer to Would orbital velocities differ around a larger star?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 22:56:22 -0800

Would orbital velocities differ around a larger star?

Orbital velocity is the velocity needed to achieve balance between the force of attraction pulling on the orbiting body and the inertia of the orbiting body's motion -- the body's tendency to keep going. Without this gravitational force, the orbiting body's inertia would carry it...

Answer to Do old computers get recycled?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:28:28 -0800

Do old computers get recycled?

As long as the computer finds its way to a place that recycles computer hardware, then yes, old computers get recycled. The following exerpt from HP's hardware recycling service description is almost identical to that of Dell and a number of other manufacturers and recyclers. In most cases,...

Answer to What is the difference between a mental disease and a mental disorder?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:03:20 -0800

What is the difference between a mental disease and a mental disorder?

According to Roget's Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster and American Heritage Dictionaries, mental disease and mental disorder are synonyms for the term mental illness, which seems to be the preferred term. Mental disease could not even be located in Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary. The...

Answer to Do colors affect people's behavior?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 18:34:11 -0800

Do colors affect people's behavior?

There is a large body of psychological research on this topic, which extends from intensity of color and light to the ability to feel color through the sense of touch. The following are tidbits from an excellent survey of previous research in Aspects of Color, by Frank Vodvarka, and can be found...

Answer to What is the ".me" file extension, and what software do I need to read it?

Sat, 05 Mar 2005 10:00:29 -0800

What is the ".me" file extension, and what software do I need to read it?

The .me file extension usually refers to an ASCII file, and is typically used for "read me" files which look like "read.me". ASCII is the underlying text encoding for the alphabet, and it can be opened in anything that can handle text (word processors (MicrosoftWord,...

Answer to My daughter is 15. In Kansas, does she have the right not to spend time with a parent, even if the parent has visitation rights?

Sat, 05 Mar 2005 09:38:15 -0800

My daughter is 15. In Kansas, does she have the right not to spend time with a parent, even if the parent has visitation rights?

I was unable to find anything specific to Kansas's family law besides the statutes from Kansas legislature (much further down the page). Most of KS's leg focused on the monetary terms of custody and not so much the modification of visitation. Some good news is that your daughter seems...

Answer to What country does the drink mimosa (champagne and orange juice) originate from?

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 23:46:25 -0800

What country does the drink mimosa (champagne and orange juice) originate from?

Not surprisingly, many classic Champagne-based drink recipes have their origins in France. The original Mimosa is credited to the Ritz Hotel in Paris and was originally served in 1925. For a little twist, you can add an oz of orange liqueur, you know, to give it kick... (source...

Answer to How many gallons of crude oil does it take to make one gallon of gasoline?

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 21:08:28 -0800

How many gallons of crude oil does it take to make one gallon of gasoline?

One 42 gallon barrel of crude oil, when refined, produces 19.9 gallons of finished motor gasoline, as well as other petroleum products. This means that it takes 2.1 gallons of crude oil to produce 1 gallon of gasoline. This number will vary according to the level of refinement desired. (source...

Answer to How do I know if my cat is pregnant?

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 20:42:14 -0800

How do I know if my cat is pregnant?

If you think your cat might be pregnant, you should first check her nipples. These become more prominent and pinker by week three of gestation. Production of progesterone rapidly increases, peaking at around the 35th day after conception. This induces a more serene disposition during pregnancy....

Answer to When can a child decide to decrease the amount of time spent with the noncustodial parent?

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 00:18:53 -0800

When can a child decide to decrease the amount of time spent with the noncustodial parent?

The terms of custody or visitation can be modified from the original terms decided during the divorce. This process is conveniently called "modification". Any person who was affected by the court's decision regarding custody and visitation can file a Motion to Modify with the same...

Answer to What is terminal velocity?

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 23:38:49 -0800

What is terminal velocity?

Any falling object starts at 0 downward velocity (unless it has been pushed down, which only gets you to terminal V faster). The force gravity exerts on the object increases the object's velocity. The object's velocity will continue to increase because of gravity until the object runs...

Answer to Which U.S. President had the highest amount of electoral votes in the history of the USA?

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 22:58:19 -0800

Which U.S. President had the highest amount of electoral votes in the history of the USA?

The highest number of electoral votes (525) went to Ronald Reagan during his reelection in 1984. A close second is Richard Nixon during his reelection (520) in 1972. Of course this is the count of electoral votes won out of the total number of available electoral votes which reflects the...

Answer to I am disabled and draw a small check from Social Security. My son will be going to college soon. Are there special grants or financing for kids with disabled parents?

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 23:17:08 -0800

I am disabled and draw a small check from Social Security. My son will be going to college soon. Are there special grants or financing for kids with disabled parents?

The U.S. Department of Education offers scholarships to students with at least one parent with a disability as a part of their Through the Looking Glass Scholarship program. More information can be found about this at the following: http://lookingglass.org/news/scholar.php . Alternatively...