Archive for January, 2010

What are some yoga moves that burn a lot of calories?

I am trying to lose weight, and I want to do some yoga, but I want to do some more active yoga then I do. I do plank and sunsalutes, things like that. Any suggestions? I take yoga at the Y, but what are some websites that have a few active yoga moves I could [...]

Is it possible to learn to draw, or is it a talent that you are born with?

I naturally have no artistic ability, but I would like to learn to draw basic sketches that look halfway decent. Is there a way I could learn to draw? If so, what resources will help me learn to draw better?
It is my experience that talent makes the learning process easier. Nobody is born with [...]

Where can I find anime costumes at a low price?

I have been trying to look for anime costumes that are at least under $100, but every costume I like that I look at costs more than $130! I was wondering where I can find a costume at a low price. Either in a store or on the internet will be fine. I hope this [...]

How do you beat out the competition for an overly competitive apartment?

So, I’m in the running for the most fantastic steal of an apartment.
I need to get it.
What can I say or do to make me stand out from the competition?
Aside from stellar credit and great income, come being very clean and presentable, and make sure your car is too. I always take [...]

What is the difference between active and passive in Latin?

In Latin, what is the difference between active and passive?
For example, how would you translate these two words?:
Amabam
Amabar
Thanks
1. Amabam – I loved/ I used to love
2. amabar – I was loved/ I used to be loved
The difference is the same as in all other Indo-European languages, including English
In the first case the subject of the [...]

When do you start looking for a Halloween Costume?

I know most people start looking in early October, but sometimes it can be hard to find a good costume because there are so many people. Is looking for a costume in November too early?
november is after october so halloween will be over by then!!!!!
(but usually i sart looking for a costume in late [...]

How was music used during the Vietnam War?

I’m doing a Senior Seminar paper on Vietnam and the music of time. My prof said I should focus on how the younger college age generation used the music to express themselves and just how they used the music in general. Anyone know any good books or sources for this?
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Anyone know a romantic but cool song to dance to for our bridal waltz?

We are trying to find a song that has meaningful lyrics, but that is not the cliche ‘Shania Twain’ sort of song!!
save the last dance for me

what causes chromosomes to moves toward the pole in anaphase of mitosis?

Hi friends…This problem has really gave me a headache. I want to know how the chromosomes in the anaphase during mitosis moves towards the opposite poles. I have gone through some of the hypothesis, but those were quite old ones! Really I want to know what the recent studies in the field of Cell Cycle [...]

How to learn to play guitar quickly and easily while having fun?

I have wanted to play the guitar all my life. My parents got me a guitar a couple years ago, and some books. I have tried maybe three different forms of lessons, all start off at different places. Where is the best place to start when learning to play? Also, got some money now, any [...]