formula
area of a triangle is = ½ BH
B = base
H = height

so plug in the numbers

area=½BH
6 = ½(4)H

then its a simple problem
½ x 4 = 2

6 = (2)(H)
divide both sides by 2

3 = H

so height is 3 inches². hope that helped.

How long do sperm live outside of the body? Can sperm live in water?
27th April 1999

Living sperm (spermatozoa) - like other cells - require suitable conditions for survival outside the body. The chemical make-up of the fluid medium in which they are suspended and the temperature at which it is maintained are two key variables. The technique of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) requires that sperm are kept in optimal condition for variable amounts of time before they are placed in contact with eggs for fertilisation. This can be done either by freezing and then re-thawing when required, or by incubation at normal body temperature for up to several hours in a suitable fluid medium (Liu, Clarke, and Baker, 1986). The fluid has to be isotonic for the sperm and contain nutrients and other materials for the sperms’ survival. One of the difficulties in keeping sperm alive in a culture dish is that they produce oxygen free radicals. These are highly reactive molecules which at lower levels are thought to control normal sperm function, but which can become damaging at higher levels (Aitken, 1995; Gomez and Aitken, 1996).

Sperm would not survive for long in plain water - although the seminal fluid would provide some protection initially, the water is very hypotonic to the sperm cells and would soon cause them to swell and disintegrate.



So in other words, the conditions outside the human body kill it pretty fast. My science teacher said you couldn't get pregnant just by putting it there [other than through intercourse]. Hope that helped.

Nope =)

Unless I can be 100% sure that it is fake, then I skip it. Otherwise, I just answer everything. Why? Well why not. It could give insight to someone who was browsing; offer a different perspective to others who were going to answer; give the person who asked something to think about. I hope this isn't one of those fake ones =). haha jk

Freshman year of high school - a true blessing. Don't pass up the oppertunity to take advantage and do better without having to work as much for it [in comparison to the next years of high school]. It does matter a lot. Colleges do actually look at your three year average: freshman, sophmore, junior. If you had a 96 freshman year overall, and then a 92 and 90 the next two years, that freshman year will actually help you out and bring things up. Try not to worry too much and just study. I know - it gets boring and is always more difficult than actually taking the test. So to answer your question, yes every test you take will count towards college [in some way or another]. Hope that helped and best of luck.

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a chronic reading problem. It is a very common learning difficulty, affecting a large percentage of those labeled "learning disabled." According to the National Institute of Health, up to 15% of the US population has significant difficulty learning to read. People with dyslexia may have trouble with reading, writing, spelling, math, and sometimes, music. Three times as many boys as girls have dyslexia.

Most people think dyslexia is a condition that involves reading from right to left and reversing words and letters. While some people with dyslexia do have these problems, they are not the most common or most important characteristics of dyslexia. Experts say dyslexia has little to do with recognizing the visual form of words; rather, the brains of people with dyslexia are wired differently, making it difficult for them to break the letters of written words into the distinct sounds (or phonemes) of their language, a capability called phonological awareness.

Dyslexia can occur at any level of intellectual ability. Sometimes children with dyslexia appear to their teachers and parents to lack motivation or not to be trying hard enough. Dyslexia may be accompanied by -- but is not a result of -- lack of motivation, emotional or behavioral problems, and sensory impairment.

A more positive view of dyslexia describes people with dyslexia as visual, multidimensional thinkers who are intuitive, highly creative, and excel at hands-on learning. Many dyslexic people shine in the arts, creativity, design, computing, and lateral thinking.

What Causes It?

Dyslexia tends to run in families, and researchers have identified the genes that may be responsible for the condition.

Scientists have found specific brain malfunctions involved in dyslexia. Brain images show that dyslexia results from certain structural differences in the brain, particularly in the left hemisphere.

Brains of people with dyslexia show very little activity in areas known to be highly important in linking the written form of words with their phonetic components. So in order to read, people with dyslexia must sprout alternative neurological pathways. They compensate by making more use of a front-brain section called Broca's area, traditionally associated with other aspects of language processing and speech.


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Hope that helped. Hey I kind of have it too, especially with numbers...my math teachers just love me.

Talk to your parish to see what you can do about it. I think you might go through the process maybe in easter; adults go through that process in easter, not sure if you are an adult or anything so find out. Yes you can still expect to go to heaven. It depends on the church really. If you mean Roman Catholic Church (follows the authority of the Pope as the direct decedant as leader of the church from St.Peter), then essentially Baptism and Confirmation is the same thing; look at it as like a two step process. Baptism is being admitted into the church by parents or guardians at a young age usually, where confirmation is your own choice - you have to confirm that you truly believe and do want to be a part of the church. Glad to hear about your spiritual awakening, good luck and hope that helped.

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Currently it is:

1 Euro = 1.21480 American Dollars

1 American Dollar = 0.82318 Euro

Also there is this wesbiste:

http://www.x-rates.com/

Hope that's what you were looking for.

Try:

COLDPLAY
The Rolling Stones
The Doors
Pink Floyd
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Greatful Dead
Rage Against the Machine
50 Cent
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Hope thats what you were looking for, hope you really like that stuff =)

Continue to be yourself. Nobody is asking for a drastic change - that might get you the attention, but not the one you wanted. Ever try jokes? Most guys like girls that can take a joke, and even tell a good one. Go online and find a good one or ask around for one. Actually, try to learn a few - don't want to go around wearing out the joke. Hmm...if that doesn't seem to work, try asking questions. Typical or random questions, questions that would teach you more about the person. Let people know who you really are too. Like after you ask a question, tell them what your answer is. Like: what do you think is the worst subject; what do you usually think about when u first wake up; etc. Stuff like that. Actually, nothing wrong with actually asking somebody for a chance, right? Who knows, they might even say yes. I know it sounds mean, but I don't mean this in a bad way: sometimes one of the quickest ways to make friends with someone is to...hate someone/something together. Try it and give it a shot - but not to an extreme either. Hope that helped and good luck.

Why be like the other people you mentioned and point out the bad things about yourself? Make a list of all of the good things about you. Yes, you can actually find many if you sit down and think about it. So they make fun of you...does that make you a bad person? Absolutely not. Try not to listen to them or let what they say get to you - they probably do it because they know you are listening to them and that you let what they say upset you. If you pay no attention to the jokes people make, people will gradually stop. Hope that helps and feel better.

Nothing wrong with spending time by yourself or a night with the girls. Talk to him about it and tell him exactly how you feel - all of it. Let him know that you don't mean it in a bad way, and that you are in no way calling the relationship off. As to why you are feeling that way, I'm not sure. I know they do say: too much of a good thing can be bad...but who's 'they' anyways. At least try to look at the bright side - you aren't faced with the situation where you barely see or get to talk to your boyfriend. So yeah let him know how you feel and take a little more time for yourself. Things can get complicated with school and everything else you might have going on. Sometimes some alone time is all you really need to get things feeling back to normal. Hoped that helped and good luck.

Tell him how you feel. Communication is crucial for any relationship and friendship. You said you seemed to argue a lot. While that is part of any relationship, I think you might find it beneficial to try to not argue as much. I know its not over serious things, probably what they call 'nothing fights' [no offence]. Try working on what the problem is, whether its your temper, your tendency to let things slip out, etc. Ask him if he could try to do the same too. There is nothing wrong with saying to yourself: you know what, let me just stop this before it goes any further because neither of us is getting anything positive out of this.

Ask him if he would take the time to sort out his feelings about you. While they may be just as strong as they were before, or even stronger since he might be missing you as a girlfriend, that is something you need to know - it could just be that he would rather have you as a friend than a girlfriend. Whatever the case may be, give him time to sort out his feelings and let him be open to you. I know that sounds obvious, but sometimes that can intimidate a guy to not say everything on his mind - when it seems like he might get an unexpected or unwanted reaction for what he says.

Wait things out a bit and see what happens. The most you could do would probably listen to what he has to say and be there for him as a friend when he needs it...or even just because. Don't take this the wrong way, but you are in a good situation in comparasion to like a situation where he hates you and is avoiding you. You are still friends with him, and if he wants to keep things like that, try to be understanding and still care for him - he might even come to the same realization you have and have a change of heart =) Don't give up your hope, but at the same time be willing to accept whatever his thoughts and decisions may be. I hope that helped, feel better and good luck.

First off, thanks for dropping it in my inbox - feel free to do so anytime. Let's see here... I'll break it down to make it simple [ sorry if its too long ].

One reason that first comes to mind, although might not be the reason why it happened, is that your ex might have said that to you because he wants you back. It would seem like something to do or say if anyone wanted someone else back, right? Next time somebody says something like that, or anything about your boyfriend, always always always talk to him about it first before you do anything.

I think you should sit him down and tell him how you feel. Explain to him the whole situation about your mistake of listening to your ex without consulting him about it and ask for his forgiveness. Tell him how you feel about him. The thing is, when you do that, you put a whole different situation onto his plate: my ex broke up with me by accident, so I asked out another girl but she wants me back, what do I do? As harsh and punishing as this may seem, I think that if you really love him, you should wait. How? Well after you are done explaining to him what you were telling him, tell him that he does not have to choose between the two of you.

While it was your fault, no offence, let him come back to you on his own. Look at it this way: if he still has feelings for you and for the girl, then give him time to sort things out by himself. Try as much as you can not to make him lean towards you, kind of set this neutrally. What I mean by that is don't say something like: I know your going out with her but I really really love you and need you to come back with me. Instead try something like: I just wanted to let you know how I feel and I'm leaving it up to you on whether you decide to stay with her or not, I'm fine with whatever your decision is. Why say that? Well that puts him in the middle of a bridge. If he loves you and has stronger feelings for you, then he will probably come back to you on his own...thats better than trying to pursuade him to come back - because then you will know that his feelings for you are real.

If he chooses to stay with the other girl, then I guess you should wait it out. Give him the cold shoulder? Definately not. Just because you broke up [and not for something serious], it doesn't mean you can't be friends. The best you could do would be to just be there for him if and when he needs you. If things don't turn out so well with him and the other girl, then yeah you definately have a chance. Try to be as understanding as you can about his feelings on the whole situation too, and take that into account as well.

Well I hope that helped and good luck. If there was anything that was unclear or not sure of then let me know.

Your beauty might be man made, but your love for him and his for you isn't. Is it a risk? Yeah to some degree it is. Ask yourself: can I trust him enough? does he love me for who I am as a person? and if he can't accept me for what I look like, which is not as important as for who I am, is it worth it? Part of a relationship is trust, which means to allow for an open line of communication. Honestly, if you love him its because of everything about him, not just the good things...and if he loves you, it should be for all of the qualities about you, whether you find them to be good or not. Might even be some kind of test - see if looks really do matter to him. I don't mean it in a bad way, but in the sence that looks don't matter...just use the example of what you would do if you were blind. Would looks matter then? Hope that helped and good luck.

Hey, this is a good question. I agree with you to some degree. Found these articles, thought you might want to read them.

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One of the favorite mantras of abortion advocates around the country is "Every Child a Wanted Child". It sounds noble enough, until you realize what their solution to unwantedness is. If a child isn't wanted, they argue, then it shouldn't be born. The problem, of course, is that the child is already conceived, and the only way to keep said child from being born is to kill it. How do they justify such violence? Often by arguing that it is better for the child to be dead than for the child to be unwanted.

This is a bogus argument. It doesn't work for the simple fact that no one makes such an argument about children after birth. Whoever heard Planned Parenthood or the National Organization for Women (NOW) argue that it would be better to kill children waiting for adoption rather than let them suffer through an "unwanted" life? If someone's right to life truly were established or removed based simply on their "wantedness", that would be the deathnell of homeless men and women around the nation.

Something as subjective as "wantedness" can never be the basis for granting someone the right to life, and abortion advocates know this. They don't argue that mothers should be free to kill their "unwanted" children after birth because they know these children are living, human beings with full rights of personhood. The only reason they argue that mothers should be free to kill their unwanted children before birth is because they're ignoring the scientific reality that these children, too, are living, human beings. The question is humanity, not wantedness.

Finally, it must never be forgotten, that the very discussion of "wantedness" in the first place ignores a substantial reality. There are no "unwanted" children in the broadest sense. Even if the biological parents want nothing to do with their offspring, there are families all over the nation waiting desperately to adopt a baby, families who are willing to adopt diseased babies of any race or ethnicity. This oft-cited notion of "unwantedness" is misleading and is utterly insufficient to justify even a single abortion.

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Abortion advocates often argue that it is acceptable for a woman to abort her pregnancy if she cannot afford to raise a child. While they are careful to use noble and compassionate language, they are essentially arguing that if a baby is going to be too expensive, the mother has a right to kill it. Such rationale falls apart on many levels, but we'll start with the most fundamental. Like so many abortion arguments, this one assumes something about the unborn embryo or fetus that it hasn't proved. It assumes, in fact, the very thing that it must prove before the argument can hold any water.

Isn't it true, that there are born-children in America today who are growing up in poverty? Yes it is true, but has anyone ever heard someone argue that the mothers of these born-children should have the right to kill them, since they can't afford to raise them? No one makes such an absurd and heartless argument because we all know that no amount of financial hardship is sufficient rationale for killing another human being, particularly an innocent child. The only reason anyone uses this argument to try and justify abortion is because they are assuming that unborn children are not human persons. But until abortion advocates can demonstrate that children are not human beings before they're born, all such appeals to financial hardship have no foundation. Poverty is not the issue. The real issue is the humanity of the unborn child.

Another reason this "poverty" argument falls apart is because most abortion advocates support abortion on demand. They want women to have the right to abort their children for any reason or no reason at all. Therefore appealing to the hard cases of financial instability is just a smoke-screen designed to mask what is an incredibly broad agenda.

Finally, and most practically, it is simply not true to suggest that there are any women in America who cannot afford to carry their pregnancy to term. There are now more crisis pregnancy care centers in this country than there are abortion providers. They all function to help bring women through their pregnancies by providing them the emotional and financial assistance they need to carry to term and, if need be, place for adoption (which would relieve all future financial obligation). Any woman who is pregnant, no matter what her financial situation, can receive the resources she needs to carry her baby to term.

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As shocking a reality as this is, abortion advocates would have you believe that putting a child to death is an acceptable solution to that child's physical or mental disability. In much the same way that they argue for aborting children who might grow up in poverty, abortion advocates also argue for the right to abort children who might grow up with a disability...as if disease or handicap somehow strips a person of their right to live and relegates them to a life of misery. Such a suggestion is barbaric and inhumane and has no place in a just society. There are children of all ages, and adults too, who are alive today and are living through all manner of disease and disability. Do these physical limitations make them less than human? Is killing everyone who is sick really an acceptable way to treat sickness?

The only reason anyone can suggest for children before birth what they would never suggest after birth is that they are assuming something about that child which they have not proven. Anyone who argues that abortion is a necessary safeguard against a life of suffering and disability is assuming that the unborn child is not yet a living human being. But this is exactly the point that they must prove before they can even begin to make such claims. Disability isn't the issue, it's humanity. We do not kill people for their disabilities, period. Therefore, unless we're not human beings before we're born, our disabilities should no more disqualify us from life before birth than they do after birth.

Furthermore, this pressure to abort handicapped babies is built largely on congecture, on the mere "likelihood" that a child has some kind of disability. Often, the tests prove wrong, and more often still, these children, if allowed to live, end up with lives of joy and happiness that far exceeds those of their "more healthy" peers. Suffering and hardship are not bad things. They are means to a greater end, a crucial part of the human journey. Anyone who tries to eliminate suffering by killing the "sufferers" is establishing a very, very, very, very dangerous trend! It is not for us to decide who has a life worth living and who doesn't, and we certainly wouldn't want someone else making that decision for us!

In the end, this whole question of disability is a mere disguise to divert attention from abortion's true agenda. The fact is, abortion advocates support killing babies wether they have disabilities or not. They're not arguing that abortion should be limited to fetus' with severe handicaps. They're arguing that the mother, alone, should have the right to kill her baby for any reason under the sun, and that is the most shocking reality of all.

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As surprising as this may be to some people, there is no debate within the medical community as to when life begins. Life begins at conception. Therefore, every "succesful" abortion ends the life of a living human being, and we're not asking you to take our word for it. Consider the testimony below from an assortment of leading embryology text books.

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Hope that helps and what you were looking for, nice to see a good question asked around here.

Personally, I would suggest that if you are able to, to drink milk three times a day. It really does help to tone your body and you will get results. In addition to that, I also found this interesting article [which adds to my theory on why sleep is so awesome]; no offence and sorry if this isn't what you were looking for.

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If you’re cutting back on sleep time to hit the gym, you might do better to stay in bed. “Sleep deprivation can cause hormonal changes that contribute to weight struggles, tummy fat and declining muscle mass,” says Eileen Silva, Ph.D., N.D., co-author of 'A Healthier You.'

Here's why: During sleep, fat cells in the body produce an appetite-regulating hormone called leptin, which tells your brain when it's time to stop eating. Lose enough sleep -- and miss out on producing leptin -- and you’ll experience intense carb cravings and eventually the dreaded ab flab.

Here's how to make sleep your weight-loss weapon:

Establish a Pattern: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day –- even on weekends. And invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. Quality sleep is worth a few extra dollars, particularly since it’s likely to increase your productivity during daylight hours.

Wear Yourself Out: “Physical activity promotes the deep, restorative stages of sleep,” says Silva. “And if you’re well-rested, you’ll have more energy to work out.” But unless you’re doing yoga or meditation, try to squeeze exercise into the early part of your day. High-intensity workouts just before bedtime can release endorphins, which make it difficult to sleep.

Make a Five O'Clock Rule: Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine (chocolate, coffee and colas) after 5PM. Even though alcohol is a depressant, it interferes with the quality of sleep. As stimulants, caffeine and nicotine not only impact peaceful slumber, but they can prevent you from falling asleep altogether.

Chill: Stress is one of the biggest obstacles to restful slumber. Use a journal to get out all of your anxious thoughts, listen to soothing music, read a novel, meditate or take a warm bath before bed. And don’t try to go to bed hungry. Eating a light snack may help promote the onset of sleep. Go for graham crackers and a glass of skim milk. “Dairy snacks like cheese and milk are high in the amino acid tryptophan, a natural sleep aid,” says Silva.--Amy Paturel

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So in other words, while diet and exercise are important, so is sleep - so if you don't get enough of that already, go ahead and give it a shot. Eight or more hours is suggested. Hope that helped...definately try that hopping thing, that sounds crazy, but definately fun =)

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AIM AIM and AIM. Trust me - if you are used to it, stick to it. Triton looks really neat, and it is. If you were to use that before regular AIM, then it would be the better choice, but the change is too much. When you are away, the IM box still shows up with the message instead of staying hidden...and it looks like that cannot be changed. A few features do make it cool, but in the long run, regular AIM 9.5 is a better pick. Hope that helped.

No offence, but who cares what other people see you or others as. Are the certain opinions of people going to make you less of a person than you already are? Most certainly not. I have learned not to judge one group on the actions of a few. I know I would not like to be judged as a person because of the actions of a few in a particular group I belong to. Ever been to Europe or anywhere else outside of the U.S.? Not everyone knows it, and even some that do ignore it, but not everyone thinks so highly of the U.S. What are my views? Not too sure. Neutral. I don't know enough about the culture/religion or anything. Not that many people do, so I think that might just lead them on into thinking that its all bad. Hope things get better.

Feel free to ask me any questions or for an alternate way of contacting me through my inbox.

I really like giving advice, so thats why I have a column here. I've been inactive for a long time, but I'm back and will do my best to catch up. Advicenators is a great site and it is what we make it. Having my own advice column helped me learn a lot of new things, even about myself, while giving me the chance to help others along the way. Thanks.

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