Why doesn’t the government invest more money into NASA?
Posted by admin on Feb 21, 2010
We’re talking about food shortages, job shortages, and energy shortages. We’re talking about a problem with the national deficiate. My question is why doesn’t the government invest more into the innovations juggernaut we call NASA?
How many jobs were created when the computer was made more practical? Countless. Without NASA, the computer would just be this huge room sized thing that could only do basic math. What about the invention of plastics? I mean no organization in the world has made more patinents then NASA. It’s also where we’ll probably develop alternate fuel sources, plus we could mine the resources on the moon, preserving our own enviroment. There’s nothing living to destroy up there.
On a financial level, for every dollar we put into NASA we get about 4 back. We’re always talking about having to export more. But since technology is I believe our lead export, shouldn’t we do things that could potentially up the amount of technology we export?
Okay, so I know this won’t solve every single problem in the world. The high cost of health care, world hunger, and political tyrants will still run amuck. And it will take time for us to see results of our investment. But seriously, it will solve quite a few of them I think.
So what I’m trying to figure is why don’t we? What’s the counter arguement against investing more into NASA?
Well, the way I see it, even if NASA just puts out contracts to private companies to invent, it still gives private companies an incentive to invent, develop and improve.
And I hate that whole, "Yeah I like Tang too, but seriously I don’t think it’s worth our money." Well I bet you like your cell phone too. How about that computer you’re writing your crap on?
A lot of people are talking about fixing unemployment first, so I’ll repeat myself. How many jobs were created with the advancement of the computer? How many jobs were created with the satellite systems?
Yeah, I’m talking about fixing unemployment just as you are. Only difference is my idea to fix those problems makes more sense, because for one I actually have one. The only thing is it will take a lot of time. But I think looking the long run isn’t a bad thing.
I think we should invest more money in scientific research across the board. The reason we don’t fund research more than we do now is because most voters are scientifically illiterate. They can’t see the value in investing in NASA.
The counterargument against funding NASA would be 1) NASA specializes in aerospace engineering so it can’t help across the board, 2) Private enterprises can innovate better than gov’t agencies, so reduce gov’t spending and let private industry do the investing.
Paste your code here!Natural Yeast Infection Treatment During Pregnancy?
Posted by admin on Feb 21, 2010
I’m 33 weeks preg. today and I know infections can cause premature labor this late which is why I need help fast! I was diagnosed w/ a yeast infection and prescribed a 3-day suppository. I’ve heard 3 day treatments don’t work during preg. and that what I was prescribed can cause birth defects (although so rarely it’s not considered a risk…not good enough for me). The clinic where I go has proven incompetant many times (I have no other choice, so I really can’t do anything but do most of my own research, which is why I ask a lot of questions here), and I don’t trust them with this. Are vinegar or baking soda baths safe/effective during pregnancy? Does anyone else know of a non-drug treatment which is safe while pregnant? For those who will attack me, I am not going against doctors’ orders and being neglegent…I’m honestly trying to do what’s best for my baby’s health, which is not always what is advised by these docs. Thanks to everyone who offers advice.
Sweetie, listen. when your pregnant your body goes thru so many different changes it crazy but when i was pregnant i did get , a very common in pregnancy, an infection. it was kind of a yeast infection, cause it had all the syptoms but it was and actual "yeast infection" . My obgyn gave me a suppository, just like yours, for 3 days and the infection is gone. I got this infection twice.
My son is 100% health and he’s great. Im pretty sure that a doctor or clinic would give you anything that would harm you baby. Believe me when i say that i know what your going through. You want everything to be perfect with your baby. but im pretty sure that what you have is what i had.
take ur medication and it would go away in 3 days.
Paste your code here!Does anyone know of a good dropshipper for natural products of all kinds?
Posted by admin on Feb 18, 2010
looking for – natural products of all kinds, herbal medicine, organic, probiotics… pretty much anything along these lines. I’m wanting to put these products on my website.
I have had great responses to this line of products. They are all natural supplements and herbals. I have especially had success with the Genesis product with is a red wine/ pomegranate extract with many other herbals. take a look at what they have to offer.
http:www.symmetrydirect.com/sservices
Paste your code here!Science Fair projects relating to music/health/nutrition?
Posted by admin on Feb 18, 2010
Please dont most how music effects plan growth.
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And Idea i already have is:
*Can people tell the difference in the taste between regular and low fat foods?
Thanks.
The effect of different types of music on heart rate-
How about this:
Does different genres of music motivate people to work out harder/longer?
Paste your code here!Do you agree with this class credit requirement for a high school diploma?
Posted by admin on Feb 18, 2010
Hello, my name is Evan Ritter, I’m 16 and I go to Red Land High School in the West Shore School District in South – Central Pennsylvania. In order to graduate high school and get your diploma, you must have three gym credits. In your freshman year, you take a semester of Gym/Health. They alternate every other day. In ninth grade health, you learn about weight management, nutrition, drugs, and a pregnancy/STD’s unit. Once in a while, you skip health days for certain things in gym. In ninth grade gym, your performance is key. You get changed into your gym clothes right when you get to the locker room (the uniform costs about $27 with no monetary assistance, if you don’t have it, you get docked ten points each day), and you line up in the gym. After attendance is marked, you run around the gym for five minutes (which is not air conditioned, that’s left for the computer rooms), if you stop to take more than one break, or walk, your warm-ups don’t count. After the warm-up run, you line up in order and do various exercises including many push-ups crunches, arm exercises and bends. After your warm-ups are completed, you play different sports. These include basketball, baseball, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, football, and sometimes dodgeball, bombardment, freeze tag, and other childish games. Twice a year, once in the beginning and end of the semester, you do a fitness test. You have to complete a 15 minute run around a quarter mile track field (you have to run around it four times to make a mile, obviously, to get a 70 which is one point above failing), you must also complete a 300 yard shuttle run, which is scaling 75 feet twelve times, running to a cone and turning around (You must complete it in one minute to get a 70, one point about failing), a one minute push-ups test, you must do 30 push-ups in one minute to get a 70, one point above failing, there’s a one minute pull ups test you have to do ten to get a 70, one point above failing, a one-minute crunch test in which you must do 30 in one minute to get a 70, one point above failing, and a sit-ups test in which you must complete 35 to get a 70, one point above failing. Some students have asthma, some are overweight, and some are just slow at stuff. I am overweight with asthma. I’ve failed the last two years of gym for not performing efficiently enough in the fitness tests, and not wearing a uniform due to the price. My family is below the poverty line and it’s hard to manage with this kind of thing. I did fine in health, did my homework, completed classwork and projects, but the gym an health grades are averaged out together. I believe gym should not be mandatory to graduate. I see no educational value to it, I find it embarrassing for some kids, and very tiring and just unneccessary. I’ve encountered some students on the verge of suicide from feeling outcasted and exploited while other students watch and laugh as we take the tests, one student at a time. I think the health class should be a semester long class instead of every other day with gym. You can be an expert at health, but not be able to run fast and fail the class (literally). I think the gym classes should be offered, but not automatically part of your schedule. The fitness test continue for two more years with added other sports.
There are also classes that aren’t mandatory called child development (learning about the child from conception to toddler ages, including food, care, health, and other important topics), only offered to ninth graders, early child psychology only offered to tenth graders, and child psychology, only offered to eleventh graders. I did not get to take child development in my freshman year. There are around 60 students in our school at any given time that have children or are expecting. I think this class should be very important and mandatory, perhaps in place of gym? Maybe it should be shared with health. If all three won’t be needed to graduate, I think at least, the first, freshman class should.
Does anyone else agree with what I’ve said here, and do you think it would be wise to push further with this, perhaps to change the class credit requirement for a gym class? If so, what should I do next (this Yahoo! Answers post was my first step)?
Sincerely,
Evan Ritter
I hated gym too, but nothing you have suggested is particularly unusual, and you have to meet certain standards in your academic classes too, even if you are not naturally academically inclined.
As to the uniform, I’m willing to bet that you have other clothes which cost you more than $27. It is a matter of choice if you decided not to buy the uniform and get docked instead. Sorry, but I’m not terribly sympathetic.
I overate (kind of binged) today . . . What should I do?
Posted by admin on Feb 18, 2010
I kind of overate today.
I hate exercise so I jogged lightly for 15minutes. . .
The problem is at around 3 I overate.
Not on very unheathly food.
I ate lots of rye bread, rye crisp, natural rice cake, baby carrots, half an apple, PB, and LOTS OF COTTAGE CHEESE (3%) Where I live 3% cottage cheese is the lightest they have.
So my question is:
What do I do now? Jog more? Wait? Just sit down?
Is cottage cheese good for our health?
Yea. . . I actually do restrict But that’s only because my parents will make me go to the gym after winter break ends 
I try to eat at least 1300 cal but I think I eat less usually (and is cottage cheese unhealthy or healthy?!)
So what?If you are not feeling bloated or uncomfortable,forget about it.If you are,then take a tablet of Rinetidine-300 or Omiprazole-20 or Pantaprazole-40,depending upon the degree of uneasiness.You will start feeling comfortable after 1/2 an hour and will be perfectly comfortable after one and a half hour.It dose happen once in a while if the food is very tasty or you are in a good company while eating.Nothing to worry about it.These tablets/capsules are freely available as O.T.C.products.
looking at getting into acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine?
Posted by admin on Feb 15, 2010
i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this. i have ocd and really don’t want to resort to medication. i’ve been taking natural supplements and have been feeling alot better though
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help relieve stress and anxiety levels that help trigger O.C.D. behaviors.
If your O.C.D. behavior is present enough to disrupt your ability to function in daily norms, you should see a psychologist/counselor in conjunction with Trad. Chinese Medicine therapy.
Paste your code here!What jobs am i qualified for with a bachelor of health science with nutrition and human biology minors?
Posted by admin on Feb 15, 2010
Ive finished my degree and i don’t know what sorts of jobs i can apply for? Id rather jobs not just as a nutritionist. What else am i qualifed to apply for??
You could do medical research
Child custody issues at 18.?
Posted by admin on Feb 15, 2010
I gave birth to a premature baby boy almost 4 months ago. I wasen’t sure about the paternity between an ex boy friend, and another guy. For her own benifit, one of the potential fathers mother did an "online paternity test" which isn’t leagally binding. Since she got the results back and her son was found to be the father, possibly, she is taking over everything. we have had issues in the past because SHE is extremly pushy & bullys me. I finally stuck up for me and my son and told her that for his health she needs to lay off a little and not take him over night every weekend until the court orders it (which is what i was advised to do by my social worker). I just received a summons today from her son ( but she made him do it) & they are going for part time physical and legal custody, share in transportation, change his name to his last name, visitation every other weekend friday until sunday & every wed through thursday, alternate parent time on holidays,& to be granted care if i am gone for longer than 3 hours. I am still in high school so that would be every day except weekends plus the weekends he would get him. should i worry, or do you think he’s going to get even half of these reqhests? also, im a single mother & can’t afford an expensive attourney like his mom has for him.
also, i asked them to not take him to church because it’s RSV season and his doc. advised not being around a lot of people, but she took him anyway without me knowing. she also lied and wrote that i agreed to change his last name, which i never did, and she made arrangments to baptise him at her church without my knowledge, and stated that i "will not allow this to happen."
With infants, most non-custodial parents do not even get overnight visitation much less the entire weekend. The judge will see through the grandmother, her personality will come out in court. He will also realize the grandmother will be raising your child and not so much the father. Judges like to give custody to mothers and fathers, not grandparents, generally. My personal belief, infants do not belong at church, period. He will just be with babysitters while they are in service, who are often random churchgoers, without experience dealing with a baby who may be more at risk for health problems. This was pretty selfish of her, probably just wanted to show him off to her friends, disregarding his health. Hire a lawyer you can afford.
I feel guilty about what I ate today and I feel fat. Please help me!?
Posted by admin on Feb 15, 2010
This is what I have eaten today:
-one smoothie
-a salad
-a bowl of life cereal with light soymilk
-two peices of bread with all natural peanut butter
-like 10 club crackers
-granola
-an apple
-half a veggie burger patty (I stopped eating it because it was nasty)
I feel really over stuffed, disgusting, and fat. I almost made myself puke but I stopped right as I was about to. Should I feel guilty about what I ate today? I am 4′11 and I weigh 96 pounds. I am very uncomfortable with my body weight and I know I am not fat, but I just don’t feel comfortable. If I drink only water and fruit juice for a week how much weight will I lose? Please don’t inform me of the health risks unless you are also going to answer my question. I am very self concious.
You are not fat, your BMI is 19.4, that’s on the lower side of normal range. If you go any lower you will be underweight. When you fast on juice and water, you tend to lose about a pound a day. It sounds like you already eat very healthy, so I don’t think you are going to have a ton of toxins in your body to rid yourself of.
I think a better option for you would be to just slowly add more exercise in your daily routine. Also, remember to drink lots of water, and eat SLOWLY. When you eat too fast the message that you are getting full doesn’t arrive to your brain so you tend to overeat…could be why you were feeling stuffed.
On another note,
We are bombarded with images of anorexic looking models and actresses all the time. Just remember that we are effected psychologically by the messages sent by the media, that may help you get to the root of why you are uncomfortable with how you look.
