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What is the hospitality industry? "The Hospitaltiy Industry" is a term applied to the hotel, restaurant, entertainment, and resort industry.The phrase covers a varety of service industries that receive a customer to service them with that of traditional "hospitality", such as providing them food and beverages, or provision of a room and bed to sleep. It is often applied to hotels and resorts. Examples of...

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Is there a union or professional association for hotel employees? Yes there is. The union is called HERE (Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union), and it just recently merged with another union called UNITE (Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees). Together they formed UNITE HERE. HERE boasts one of the fastest growing private sector Local Unions in the US – Local 226 in Las Vegas which has grown through an...

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What is ASE certification? Twice a year, ASE (or, Automotive Service Excellence) offers certification tests for automotive professionals. You may sign up to take one or several exams. If you pass at least one test and have two-years of relevant hands-on work experience, you earn ASE certification. Test results are mailed directly to you. By taking and passing tough, national competency exams you'll have the...

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What can I eat for breakfast on the South Beach diet? Many people complain about the south beach diet because they usually do not eat breakfast and that is difficult for them to change, but you'll soon see that making a quick omelet or plate of scrambled eggs with veggies to be as quick as making toast. Here is what the breakfast stats should look like ideally bat the first stage of the South Beach Diet: Protein: Quantity is not...

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What are the main treatments for lung cancer? Are any of them effective? Treatment for lung cancer depends on the cancer's specific cell type, how far it has spread, and the patient's performance status. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. 1. Surgery is only an option in NSCLC (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - for more info on NSCLC check out this site: ...

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What is the average carat size of diamond engagement rings purchased in the United States? According to How To Buy Diamond Engagement Rings at http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-and-personal-care/a2001-how-to-buy-diamond-engagement-rings--part-i.html The average size diamond given in the United States for engagement is .38ct. Hope this Helps, Tiff

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Who is Talia? Talia al Ghul is a fictional character by DC Comics, the daughter of the supervillain Ra's al Ghul, and a love interest of Batman. She sometimes uses an anglicized form of her name, Talia Head (derived from her father's name, which is Arabic for "Head of the Demon"). Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. She first appeared in Detective Comics #411 (May...

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What is the origin of Wonder Woman? William Moulton Marston was an educational consultant in 1940 for Detective Comics, Inc. (now DC Comics). Marston saw that the DC line was filled with such übermensch images as those of Green Lantern, Batman, and its flagship character, Superman. In response, Marston created a super female hero to serve as a role model for girls, and introduced the idea to Max Gaines, co-founder with Jack...

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How do I qualify for free income tax preparation? There are a few ways to qualify for free tax preparations. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program or the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offer free tax help if you qualify. 1. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) - The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income ($38,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax...

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Is sports betting legal in the United States? There are two legal ways of betting on sports in the united states: 1. You can bet legally at licensed Nevada Sports Books,and this can be done anywhere in the state of Nevada. and 2. You can bet on sports in the US is the Oregon Lottery. This was described as follows in a rec.gambling post: The Oregon lottery is alive and well as far as football betting. The game is called sports...

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What is an internet access provider? An Internet service provider (ISP, also called Internet access provider or IAP) is a business or organization that offers users access to the Internet and related services. Many but not all ISPs are telephone companies. They provide services such as Internet transit, domain name registration and hosting, dial-up or DSL access, leased line access and colocation. Internet hosting services run...

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Can Americans open Swiss online bank accounts? You sure can and here are a couple of links to get started: http://switzerland.isyours.com/e/banking/index.html http://swiss-bank-accounts.com/e/index.html http://www.tigertom.com/swiss-bank-account.shtml

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Can Americans open Swiss online bank accounts? You sure can and here are a couple of links to get started: http://switzerland.isyours.com/e/banking/index.html http://swiss-bank-accounts.com/e/index.html http://www.tigertom.com/swiss-bank-account.shtml

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How can I hire a magician for my son's birthday party? Just to ad to the great answers already given, try these sites: http://www.gigmasters.com/Magician/Magician.asp http://links.magictricks.com/hiremagician.html (You can find magicians and other party entertainment all over the US! Or in the UK, you can check out: http://www.corporatemagicians.com/ And here are some extra pointers when choosing a kids party musician: As a...

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What are Swedish pancakes? Hi there. Like the person who replied before, stated, Swedish Pancakes are like crepes, but here are some more specifics: Scandinavian pancakes (including Swedish) are similar to British pancakes. They are traditionally served with jam and/or ice cream or whipped cream, although they may also be served as a main dish with a variety of savory fillings. Traditional Swedish variations can be...

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Where can I find vintage prom dresses? Just to add a few more helpful sites, try the following: http://www.antiquedress.com/ They sell dresses from all decades, Vintage Flapper Dresses, Vintage Museum Collection Items, Antique Regency Gowns, Victorian Ensembles, Edwardian Whites, 1920's Flapper Dresses, Vintage Bridal Gowns, Wedding Accessories, Vintage Prom Dresses, Hollywood Memorabilia, and Celebrity Gowns Also...

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Where can I find Polynesian dance classes on the East Coast? There are some great places to check out on the east coast by state. You can call the numbers listed and find out the exact hours and locations of their dance classes. All of these are places that specialize in Polynesian dance: Alabama Hoover: Hale Hula O Napua`alana Maria Benigno, Phone: (205) 425-3867 Phenix City: Hula Halau O Kalei Kalei Givens, Phone: 334-297-0891 ...

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Are there any online stores that specialize in designer crib bedding? There sure are! Here is a list of who to check out: http://www.giftdistrict.com/cribbedding.html http://store.wellappointedhouse.com/cribbedding.html http://www.store.yahoo.com/dreamtimebaby/pibacrbe.html http://www.missfitzinc.com/pages.asp?pid=bedding http://www.distinctivenurseries.com/designer_crib_bedding.html http://pregnantinc.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/index.html ...

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How many languages have the Harry Potter books been translated into? The answer to that is seventy -seven: Here is a list of the translated title of "Harry Potter and Philospher's (Sorcerer’s) Stone" in each of the seventy-seven languages: Afrikaans: Harry Potter en die Towenaar se Steen Albanian: Harry Potter dhe guri filozofal Arabic: هاري بوتر و...

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Is there an online store that specializes in creating custom bedding ensembles? Sure there are. Here are some recommendations: Fabric Work Room can customize your entire bedroom. They do custom headboards, footboards, curtains and bedding. You can pick and choose which to customize or customize a whole bedroom! You can find them here: http://www.fabricworkroom.com/custom-bed-spreads-head-boards.html Another great site is calico corners. They even come to...

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What does "pending" mean when it is written next to a question you have asked? It means that the Answerbag people have to read it before they post it, to make sure that it’s appropriate, and that it’s in the appropriate category. Don’t feel bad. They do this for all questions and for all answers as well until you have a high enough rating and have answered enough that you are deemed trustworthy. Basically, it’s to keep spam and junk off of the site. Hope this...

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Did Moses remarry? The answer to that question has always been under debate. Moses' first wife was tzipporah, Jethro, the priest of Midian's daughter (that the stuff that they mention in "The Ten Commandments". Later, when she died, there is mention of Moses having an Ethiopian wife. It is said that Moses' siblings said bad things about her. There is debate as to whether... 1....

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What is fuzzy logic? Fuzzy logic is derived from fuzzy set theory dealing with reasoning that is approximate rather than precisely deduced from classical predicate logic. Degrees of truth are often confused with probabilities. However, they are conceptually distinct; fuzzy truth represents membership in vaguely defined sets, not likelihood of some event or condition. To illustrate the difference, consider...

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In terms of physiology, what is the best time of day to exercise? Hi There, According to my friend who is a licensed nutritionist, the best time to work out is the time that works best for you and your body. She said that there is a debate as to which time is best, but most nutritionists agree that the time that suits you best will give you the best results. She also directed me to about.com's information on the subject, so, the following are...

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How does one become a professional Magic: The Gathering player? Here are the numbers to call based on which state you are in, to sign up to try to qualify to become a professional Magic: The Gathering player. You just contact these people and try out: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=protour/charleston06/qualifiers-na If you live outside of the US, go here and click on your location to get the list of numbers you can call: ...

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Where can I find discount travel insurance? A great resource for cheaper travel insurance is STA Travel, which can be found here: http://www.statravel.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-0A536D8E-5E4E822D/us_division_web_live/hs.xsl/travelinsurance.htm They are geared toward students and young folks and offer many discounts and ideas for travelers’ insurance. Another great site (since I don’t know your age or where you're located) is: ...

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Where can I find first-edition books? First edition books are sold all over the internet. Here are a few links to get you on your way: http://www.abebooks.com/docs/Community/Featured/first-editions.shtml http://www.alibris.com/search/search.cfm?S=R&siteID=6W_xCb.0Oks-c9eMQZrNJViUG3JTikzbnA http://www.booksandcollectibles.com.au/ http://www.biblioroom.com/dp/first_edition_books/first_edition_books_01.htm Also,...

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Is it possible to find a kosher food gift basket? Hi There, Not only is it possible, kosher food gift baskets are plentiful. The best way for me to provide you with options is via a series of links to some of the best places that offer kosher gift baskets, so here they are: http://www.thesweetshoppe.com/index.asp They all completely kosher and offer a wide variety of gift baskets for ANY occasion! For a kosher wine gift basket...

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How many vacation days do US workers receive on average? The average vacation time for US workers is thirteen days per year, a bit over two work weeks, which, sadly, is less than almost everywhere else in the world. Here, according to infoplease.com is the average number of vacation days per year around the world: Italy 42 days France 37 days Germany 35 days Brazil 34 days United Kingdom 28 days Canada 26 days Korea 25 days Japan...

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I bought a 4 week old kitten from a breeder, but she misses her mother. Is there anything I can do for her? Four weeks is a little young for a kitten to be taken away from its mom. Usually kittens are removed at eight weeks, sometimes six, but rarely at four. My suggestion is to get a soft heating pad. The kitten will want to curl up in a heated place to feel like she's still lying next to her mom. Other than that the best thing to do it to become her surrogate mother. Make sure you...

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Is it okay to give a baby gift basket that's for the mother instead of the child as a shower present? Do I need to get another present for the baby? It is not only fine to give a gift basket that's for the mom-to-be, instead of the child as a baby shower present, it’s appreciated. I have been to many showers, and, while helping to clean up afterwards, many moms complain that they have gotten way too many baby clothes, toys, and stuffed animals. Most mothers appreciate someone not only remembering that they still exist, but those they...

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How many pay stubs do I need to show to get a payday loan? Most places require you fax them two pay stubs and a copy of your bank statement. Some require three pay stubs if you get paid weekly. There are places that don't require any which are "No Fax" payday loans. Those places conference call your bank while you are on the phone with them to confirm either the last two direct deposits, or the last two paychecks deposited. Once...

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When and how did the tradition of Valentine's cards get started? The first recorded association of St. Valentine's Day with romantic love was in the 14th century in England and France, where February 14 was traditionally the day on which birds paired off to mate. This belief is mentioned in Geoffrey Chaucer's Parlement of Foules (1381). It was common during that era for lovers to exchange notes on this day and to call each other their...

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When and where were the first vacuums invented? Ives McGaffey patented the vacuum cleaner, a "sweeping machine" on June 8, 1869. calling it the Whirlwind. It was the first hand-pumped vacuum cleaner in the United States, a wood and canvas contraption Then Robert Taber, from "Floor Care Professional", icreated The Whirlwind; the oldest non-electric vacuum cleaner in the world based on McGaffey's design . Hubert...

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How long after having sex can a pregnancy test tell you if you are pregnant? The most accurate way to test for pregnancy is to wait until after your period is due. All pregnancy tests on the market will pick show a positive result, a higher percentage of the time, if you wait until this point. You can also try The FIRST RESPONSE® Early Result Pregnancy Test. It is newer and more sensitive. Most pregnant women have enough of the pregnancy hormone, hCG (human...

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I'm interested in writing self-help books. Where do I start? I'm not an expert at this, but thankfully Answerbag is also a good place to recommend where to find help. My friend has been reading "Writing Successful Self-Help and How-To Books" and "How to Write a Bestselling Self-Help Book: The 69 Fatal Mistakes You Should Avoid" from the Wiley Books for Writers Series. The books offer a great guide as to formatting a self...

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Where can I find foreign language books? There are a massive amount of resources on the web for foreign language books of any genre. I used to be a bookseller and I can recommend a few. First there's Schoenhof's. They only sell foreign language books, so they have a massive selection. http://www.schoenhofs.com Amazon.com, as opposed to other major bookseller site, has a particularly large selection of books in...

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Where can I donate my used appliances? Hi! Check out the donation site Excess Access at: www.excessaccess.com After you pay a $3 to $10 listing fee for all your items — furniture, books, appliances, just about anything — the computers at Excess Access check the wish lists of participating nonprofits and notify the nearby charities of any matches. You then work directly with the charity to make arrangements (all Excess...

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In basic web design, what is a plug-in? A plugin (or plug-in) is a computer program that can, or must, interact with another program to provide a certain, usually very specific, function. Typical examples are plugins to display specific graphic formats (e.g., SVG if the program doesn't support this format natively), to play multimedia files, to encrypt/decrypt email (e.g., PGP), or to filter images in graphic programs. The main...

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Where can I get my Bachelor's degree online? There are many choices these days as to how to go about getting a bachelor's degree online. The most popular is The University of Phoenix which can be found at http://university.phoenix.edu/splash.aspx You can also go to the University of Illinois online: http://www.online.uillinois.edu/ You can also go to http://www.worldwidelearn.com/index.html ...

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What is a great after-dinner wine? After dinner wines are usually sweet wines like sherry, brandy, and ports. Dessert wines, as some call them,are becoming more popular again. Exotic, luscious and completely indulgent, they really capture the mood of the party season. Port, with its smooth flavours, is a great after-dinner wine, while relaxing with a glass of brandy can make a great finish to a good meal. There are two main...

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Is there a certain wine that complements chocolate well? If you have the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven! Whether you are pairing a delicate white chocolate or a lively dark chocolate with wine, there are a few pairing tips to keep in mind. Tips for Successfully Pairings Wines with Chocolate: Rule #1, the wine should be at least as sweet, if not a touch sweeter, than the chocolate you are serving...

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How do you saw a woman in half? Just to add to the massive amount of information already given, sometimes they have two women involved in the trick. One is in a box tha just shows her feet and the other just shows her head. So it looks like its one person being sawed in half when its really a seperate person's legs!

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What is manna? Manna is the name of the food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus. Manna ceased to appear when the Israelites first harvested their crops in their new homeland. In Hebrew, manna "what is it". By extension "manna" has also been used to refer to any divine or spiritual nourishment. According to Judeo-Christian tradition, the...

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Are there any mean or obnoxious greeting cards in production, like "get sick" or "thanks for nothing" cards? There are many e-greeting card companies that are specifically designed for mean cards. However the best is: http://www.disscards.net Because they are the meanest, (sometimes just mean and not even funny), and they make the cards into real paper cards and send them to you for only $3. Hope This Helps, Tiff

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What does the term "douche bag" mean? A douche bag is a piece of equipment for douching: a bag for holding the water or fluid used in douching (the word can also be used as a verb). A douche is a device used to introduce a stream of water into the body for medical or hygenic reasons, or the stream of water itself. The word comes from the French language, where its principal meaning is a shower. The word can refer to the rinsing...

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Can I do money transfers via the Internet with online banking? The answer is…. it depends on your bank. Most banks that have online banking resources such as Citibank, chase and Bank of America, allow you to do a variety of money transfers via the internet. You can transfer between accounts, to another person who has an account at the same bank, or even a wire transfer to another bank all together (your account or somebody else's). In fact, banks...

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What is the safest way to store guns? According to the Americans for Gun Saftey Foundation there are a variety of ways to keep your gun safley stored. If you combine these methouds (or at least a couple of these methods), you will find it the safest way possible to store your gun. They are: Trigger Locks Trigger locks are two-piece devices that fit around the trigger and trigger guard. One side has a post that fits...

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Where can I find antique scientific instruments and equipment? Arcs and Sparks has a HUGE collection of Antique Scientific Instruments for sale!!! http://www.arcsandsparks.com/ This link to the Antique Scientific Instruments Catalog posted bythe Gemmary is another great resource: http://www.gemmary.com/instcat/index.html Another resource is Antique Mystique, they sell a variety of antiques and have a special section for antique scientific...

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Is walking a good or bad way to rehab a sprained ankle? According to the American Academy for Orthopedic Surgeons, walking is BAD BAD BAD for a sprained ankle. The old wives tale that says "walk it off" is incorrect. Instead, they recommend the following 4 actions: 1. Rest your ankle by not walking on it. 2. Ice should be immediately applied. It keeps the swelling down. It can be used for 20 minutes to 30 minutes, three or four...

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If you eat during exercise, are you more likely to get injured? According to most sources, eating during extended exercise can be a beneficial thing! Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Writes that: A study from the Environmental Medical Research Institute of the United States Army in Natick, Massachusetts shows that taking extra carbohydrates during prolonged exercise markedly improves a person's ability to think and reason. Almost all of the energy for your...

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When will the seventh Harry Potter book be available? There have been many rumors as to the book's release date. As far as everyone is told, J.K. Rowlng is still writing away and a source in the Rowling camp says that last book in the series will be out in 2007.

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How J.K. Rowling get Harry Potter noticed by publishers? In 1995, Rowling completed her manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on an old manual typewriter. Upon the enthusiastic response of Bryony Evans, a young reader who had been asked to review the book's first three chapters, the Fulham-based Christopher Little Literary Agents agreed to represent Rowling in her quest for a publisher. The book was handed to twelve...

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Is 40 too late to start graduate school? While this is of course a question of opinion, in theory its never too late to start any school! I had an uncle who got his law degree at age 60 and had a sucessful run as an attorney for the poor. He just hadn't had the time when he was younger as he had to support a family and he decided it wasn't too late to make his dream come true. Being older can be helpful. By age forty,...

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What's the difference between bockwurst and bratwurst? Bockwurst is a German kind of sausage. A white wurst (weißwurst) traditionally made from ground veal and pork. . Bratwurst is similar but rarely has a veal component while bockwurst is ususally primarally veal. A bratwurst is composed of pork, beef, and sometimes veal. Small bratwursts originate in Nuremberg, Germany; the more common longer, thicker form can be found almost anywhere else...

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Can I get a PhD online? Yes you can! Here is a list of places that offer PHD programs online: Adizes Graduate School University of Phoenix Online Walden University Capella University Boston University University of Florida Touro University International United States Sports Academy You can find more info on these programs, or apply, here: ...

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What are some practical gift ideas for senior citizens? Just to add to the first answer. If you are lokin aaround on the internet, you may try catalogs suh as: http://www.drleonards.com/?key=10199102 http://www.activeforever.com/departments.asp?Path=T17,0084&source=google-adwords or www.drugstore.com Each place has an assortment of health products which make great gifts for seniors. Some ideas from these places include: ...

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How do perpetual calendars work? The Perpetual Calendar has 14 one-year calendars, one for each common year (year that does not have a February 29) that starts on each day of the week, and one for each leap year that starts on each day of the week. For the Gregorian calendar, a perpetual calendar often consists of 14 one-year calendars, plus a table to show which one-year calendar is to be used for any given year. Note that...

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Which materials are commonly used in Native American jewelry? Jewelry styles were different in every American Indian tribe, but the differences were less marked than with other arts and crafts, because jewelry and the materials used for making it (beads, shells, copper and silver, ivory, amber, turquoise and other stones) were major trade items long before European arrival in America. After colonization, Native American jewelry-making traditions remained...

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What are some unique housewarming gift ideas? The best place for completely unique gifts (and they are especially great for housewarming items) is : www.uncommongoods.com Other Thoughts: A great idea for a housewarming gift, is a sampling of the neighborhood. I like to go around to local shops and create a gift basket based on what cool items can be found around their new neighborhood. This way not only do they get a great gift,...

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When did the postcard become widely used? The first postcard in the United States was created in 1893 to advertise the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Shortly thereafter the United States government, via the United States Postal Service, allowed printers to publish a 1-cent postcard (the "Penny Postcard"). A correspondent's writing was allowed only on the front side of these cards. 1901 brought...

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Why does my cat lick my hand right after biting me? When your cat bites and then licks, he/she is not biting out of anger or in "attack mode" those bites are love bites. The biting and licking are both ways to show affection and playfulness, they go hand in hand. I hope this helps. Great Question! --Tiff

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What vacuums are the lightest? To add a bit to the first response, this site is where you can see and buy the lightest vaccums out there: http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc1152.html

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How can I safely clean vintage costume jewelry? I can tell you how to clean vintage silver costume jewlery and vintage costume jewlery with rhinestones. For Cleaning Silver Jewelry: Different people have different approaches to silver. Most serious collectors of vintage silver prefer that it be darker, rather than the bright shine usually seen on new silver pieces. The natural darkening of the old silver is referred to as patina, and...

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When did birthstone jewelry first become popular? The custom of wearing birthstones probably first became popular in Poland in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. For more information about the history of birthstones, try The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz, a fascinating compendium of all the powers that have been associated with gemstones through the ages. For example, everyone originally may have worn the birthstone...

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If I want to sign-up for high speed internet access, should I choose DSL or a cable modem? I have had a lot of experience in dealing with both DSL and cable modems. My advice is to look at the whole picture and where your internet access fits into your lifestyle. Tehnically DSL is a bit slower than a Cable modem. For the most part, the difference isn't very noticible and also depends on you rcomputer's capabilities. The best ideas is to look at the providers in your...

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What is the most popular movie of all time? According to data, taking account of inflation, population, and per capita ticket purchasing trends: The number one most popular movie is 1965's "The Sound of Music" having earned a whopping total of $1,678,000,000 from Theater, VHS and DVd sales. Here is an example of the formulas used to account for chaging trends in movie viewing: Total 1945 box office = $21.3 million...

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What is the silk-stocking district of the Upper East Side? District 5, which encompasses the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, is one of New York City’s most affluent districts. In the 1880s, after the completion of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, wealthy magnates, such as the Astors and the Tiffanys, built opulent townhouses in the area. Today, the Upper East Side is still the heart of the Silk Stocking District,...

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How did the town of Florida get its name? Florida the state was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the coast on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for "Flowery Easter", referring to the Easter season). Cities named Florida took the name from the state. --Tiff

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What's the use of eyelashes? Eyelashes protect the eye from debris and perform some of the same function as whiskers do on a cat or a mouse in the sense that they are sensitive to being touched, thus providing a warning that an object (such as an insect or dust mote) is near the eye (which is then closed reflexively). Eyelashes may also be "fluttered", as a form of non-verbal communication.

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How do cigarette manufacturers make a cigarette "light" or "ultra light"? The only difference in the ingredients of a light or ultra light cigarette is in the amount of tar. Currently, the FTC classifies cigarettes with greater than 14.5 mg tar as regular; between 6.5 - 14.4 mg tar as light; and 6.5. mg tar or less as ultra-light. Here is how they make cigarettes in general: These days, most cigarettes are mass-produced by industrial machines which are...

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Who is the leader of Scientology, and what is his or her history? Scientology is a new religious movement based on a system of beliefs, teachings, practices, and rituals that originated as philosophy in 1952 by author L. Ron Hubbard/ Early life L. Ron Hubbard was born in 1911 in Tilden, Nebraska, to Harry Ross Hubbard (1886 - 1975) and Ledora May Waterbury, whom Harry had married in 1909. Hubbard was an Eagle Scout. Harry was born "Henry August...

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How many calories on average are burnt during sexual intercourse? The average lovemaking session burns between 50 and 100 calories. Having sex 3 times a week burns 7500 calories per year. That's the equivalent of jogging 75 miles. The more intense the sex, the more calories are burnt: up to 15,000 calories annually (at a frequency of three times weekly). Now, Thats the average. Want REAL DETAILS (and a good laugh)? Go Here: ...

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How can I download Yahoo! Messenger from the net? The link is right here: http://messenger.yahoo.com/messenger/download/ Its a fast, easy download. Good Luck! --Tiff

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Where can I find information on homes for sale in Mexico? Here are some resources for finding sellers and real estate agents: http://www.mexconnect.com/amex/fenixindex.html http://www.viviun.com/Real_Estate/Mexico/Single_Family_Homes/ http://mexico.ny.house.info/ http://www.sanmiguelguide.com/houses_for_sale.htm http://www.roimexico.com/ These are a great links on information on how to go about making the purchase and what to look...

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What's the best way to clean and care for a latch-hook rug? Here are some do's and don'ts. First on cleaning: DO remove stains immediately. Blot LIQUIDS firmly with towels. If necessary, sponge the area gently with cold water; if the stain persists, you can try blotting with a mild solution of cold water and white vinegar or household ammonia or fresh milk. Gently lift SOLIDS out of the fibres, perhaps by spot vacuuming as you loosen the...

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I'm terrible with plants. What are some really hard-to-kill varieties? Hi There, There are a bunch of reasons that people are bad with plants ( I am too), since you didn't specify (hey it could be all) which one, I will give you info for each situation. If you think you can't look after houseplants, or if your houseplants die on you, don't despair. You don't necessarily have black fingers instead of green ones! You may have the wrong...

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How did people wash their hair before the invention of shampoo? During the early stages of shampoo, English hair stylists boiled soap in water and added herbs to give the hair health and fragrance. Kasey Hebert was the first known maker of shampoo, and the origin is currently attributed to him. He sold his first shampoo, "Shaempoo" in the streets of his home, London, England. In the old days, traditionally shampoo is made from rice husk and...

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How did shampoo get its name? The word shampoo in English usage dates back to 1762, with the meaning "to massage". The word was a loan from Anglo-Indian shampoo, in turn from Hindi champo, imperative of champna, "to press, knead the muscles, massage".

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What race or ethnicity is Michelle Rodriguez? Her father, Rafael Rodriguez is Puerto Rican and her mom Carmen is a native of the Dominican Republic.

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Did Black Tuesday cause the Great Depression? The phrase Black Tuesday refers to October 29, 1929, five days after the United States stock market crash of Black Thursday, when general panic set in that everyone with investments in the market tried to pull out of the market at once. This week and its aftermath marked the start of the Great Depression in the United States. While Black Tuesday is often cited as the worst day in Stock Market...

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How did the rules of baseball develop? The origins and evolution of the various bat-and-ball games are murky, and many believe that baseball is primarily an American invention. However, many believe that it originated as an adaptation of the game of rounders, and was also influenced by the rules of cricket. Howevr, there is no exact date as to when baseball rules developed. What we do know is that basebal rules have barely...

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Could other players cheat playing online poker? As with other forms of online gambling, many critics question whether the operators of such games - especially those located in jurisdictions separate from most of their players - might be engaging in fraud themselves. Internet discussion forums are rife with unproven allegations of non-random card dealing, possibly to favour house-employed players or "bots" (poker playing software...

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Do the rules differ between traditional and online poker? There are substantial differences between online poker gaming and conventional, in-person gaming. One obvious difference is that players do not sit right across from each other, removing any ability to observe others' reactions and body language. Instead, online poker players learn to focus more keenly on betting patterns, reaction time and other behavior tells that are not physical in...

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What is the title/artist of the song that goes, "She's gonna love me in my Chevy van, and that's all right with me"? The song is Sammy Kershaw's "Chevy Van"

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What is the best way to preserve posters? Protecting your collectible is a lot of common sense with some info included. So let's look at a few facts to use our common sense on.. Movie paper was primarily a cheap form of advertising for the movie. Movie paper was meant to be thrown away when the promotion was finished. Because it was to be thrown away, quite often the cheapest quality ink and paper was normally used. Poorer...

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When were posters first used and why? The history of posters can be traced as far back as the 15th century, when artisans handmade each and every sheet. While a painstaking process indeed, it ushered in a new age of providing news, announcements, and other information to passers-by on the streets. For the most part, news and information was distributed to the populace via the Town Crier. Town criers traversed the streets and...

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Does the Kuran say masturbation is forbidden? Masturbation (for both men and women) is haraam (forbidden) in Islam based on the following evidence: First from the QUR'ÂN: Imam Shafi’i stated that masturbation is forbidden based on the following verses from the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning) "And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts). Except from their wives or (the...

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Why is Coney Island named such if it isn't an island? Coney Island was originally an Island and the land eventually merged to become a penninsula. The term Coney means rabbit in Dutch. Coney Island was basically an island with hundreds of wild rabbits when the Dutch first settled it.

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What is a good liberal arts school in the Manhattan & suburban area that is relatively easy to get into? There are actually a lot of liberal arts oriented schools in the New York City area that are easy to get in to. The first and easiest would be the state schools. State University of New York at Stony Brook has a large liberal arts department, is an hour and a half outside of Manhattan and is pretty easy to get in to. In Manhattan I recommend the New School University, and New York...

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How did the idea of building boardwalks lined with shops and amusements in many North American coastal resort towns come about? Let me take you back to the seaside during the early 1800s. There, among the sandcrabs and the sawgrass, was absolutely nothing. Maybe a couple Lenni-Lenape Indians trotting around on summer vacations. That's about it, with the exception of a couple of Leedses. The Leeds family were real pioneer types, living all by their lonesomes out on Absecon Island since 1783. It would take...

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What are the steps in becoming a Japanese citizen? Hi. Usually I am not fond of people who just drop links to other pages in these answer boxes, but becoming a Japanese citizen is a long, somewhat painful process. There is a great detailed how to list and descriptions on what the best approaches are, at this site: http://www.debito.org/residentspage.html#naturalization Again, this is a wonderful resource and I hope it helps.

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What countries have national health insurance? The following is a list of countries with National Health Insurance, also known as Universal Health Care: Australia Austria Belgium Canada Cuba Denmark Finland France Germany Japan The Netherlands New Zealand Norway Seychelles South Africa Spain, Sweden Taiwan The United Kingdom

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Where can I find used golf clubs? One of the best places to find used golf clubs and other use golf equipment is at http://www.westcoastgolfonline.com/. Another place is http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/Default.aspx where they have used clubs but call them pre-owned. Their number is 1-800-200-4726 and they inspect each of the used clubs before they re-sell them. Finally, there is always ebay.com or craigslist.org in which...

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I found some white pills marked "STERWIN" on one side, and have "S 2" with a score down the middle on the other side. What are they? I cant tell you what exact medicine it is, however STERWIN is the name of a pharmicutical company in Britian. If you go to their website at : http://www.sterwin.co.uk/ You can get their number and contact them with the pill number to find out what it is.

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Why was daylight savings time invented, and why do some regions of the US not use it? It is sometimes asserted that DST was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in a letter to the editors of the Journal of Paris. Read the full text. However, the article was humorous; Franklin was not proposing DST, but rather that people should get up and go to bed earlier. It was first seriously proposed by William Willett in the "Waste of Daylight", published in 1907, but he was...

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Do all cell phones have SIM cards? The answer to that is no. Depending on the age of the phone and the provider, some phones do not run off of SIM cards. The perfect example of this is Sprint PCS. They run on a different network than other carriers and DO NOT have sim cards in their phones.

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What is the history behind the cheque? During the first century A.D., banks in the Persia (Iran) and other territories in Persian empire under Sassanid dynasty issued letters of credit known as Sakks. They are considered the basis for the modern cheque. The cheque had its origins in the ancient banking system, in which bankers would issue orders at the request of their customers, to pay money to identified payees. Such an order...

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What is the rate of decomposition in a human body after being embalmed? Embalming does not preserve the human body forever; it merely delays the inevitable and natural consequences of death. There is some variation in the rate of decomposition, depending on the strength of the chemicals and methods used, and the humidity and temperature of the final resting place. Ambient temperature has more affect on the decomposition process than the time elapsed after death,...

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What's the world record for the longest book? Marcel Proust's "A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu" (translated as Remembrance of Things Past) is the world's longest novel, according to Guinness World Records. The profoundly influential 13-volume work contains 9,609,000 characters, with each letter and space counting as one character.

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How old is the English language? English is an Anglo-Frisian language brought to Britain in the 5th Century AD by Germanic settlers from various parts of northwest Germany. The original Old English language was subsequently influenced by two successive waves of invasion. The first was by speakers of languages in the Scandinavian branch of the Germanic family, who colonised parts of Britain in the 8th and 9th centuries. The...

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What is the Order of Canada? The Order of Canada is Canada's highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Order's Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means, "Desiring a better country." Created in 1967, the Order was established to recognize the lifetime contributions made by Canadians who made a major difference to Canada. The Order also recognizes efforts...

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What was the spin-off show from "Party of Five"? It was called "Time of Your Life" and starred Jennifer Love Hewitt.