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Post by limelightqueen on Feb 15, 2011 17:09:19 GMT -8
Can anyone tell me any conditions where someone is unable to eat? And any possible side-effects of barely eating for a week? Some drugs and medications can cause loss of appetite. Most notably speed and ADD medication- particularly one called aderal (or something along those lines)
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Post by stormcat on Feb 15, 2011 18:12:02 GMT -8
Can anyone tell me any conditions where someone is unable to eat? And any possible side-effects of barely eating for a week? Some drugs and medications can cause loss of appetite. Most notably speed and ADD medication- particularly one called aderal (or something along those lines) Adderal. I was on it once. Terrible stuff.
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Post by limelightqueen on Feb 16, 2011 21:52:53 GMT -8
Yeah, my sister was on it for a hot minute but they had to take her off it because she couldn't eat anything.
I had the same effect with Focalin, another ADD medication but not to as bad an extent.
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Post by Story Keeper on Feb 19, 2011 21:48:33 GMT -8
All right, do any of you guys know of any really good books about trolls and/or general mythology from the Nordic countries?
In my novel, the trolls are generally strong, quick to anger and very hostile. Would that be a good enough generalisation of trolls? Please help!
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Post by Wham Bam I Am! Jam on Feb 20, 2011 4:57:16 GMT -8
All right, do any of you guys know of any really good books about trolls and/or general mythology from the Nordic countries?
In my novel, the trolls are generally strong, quick to anger and very hostile. Would that be a good enough generalisation of trolls? Please help! In Norwegian folk-lore, trolls really want to control humanity. However, they are rather stupid and are easily tricked. Very rarely are they described as helpful or friendly. A creature close to a troll would be the jötnar (that's a plural, I think.) Jötnar are often described as being quite wise and the Norse gods would go to them for advice. However, they are described as having superhuman strength. Apparently, trolls took a lot of the characteristcs and functions of the jötnar. I can't really find much info on them, beyond that. Sorry but I hope it helped.
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Post by Story Keeper on Feb 20, 2011 22:20:53 GMT -8
^Thanks, that helped a lot.
Carpenters and geologists/geographers on this site may be able to help on this one. If one dug into a mountain or group of mountains for a long enough and supported the gap with wooden joists, would the rock stay safely idle? Could you use metals other than steel? The settlement my trolls dwell in is like an underground bazaar.
P.S. What is the standard or most common arrangement(s) of cogs in a clock tower, about 60 metres high and with one face and a pendulum.
P.P.S. Can you make cogs out of brass or is brass too soft?
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Post by Wham Bam I Am! Jam on Feb 21, 2011 7:08:07 GMT -8
Does anyone here know of the pros and cons of communism? A lot of the things I've found on the subject have either been biased against communism or all for it.
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Post by shiko on Feb 21, 2011 7:21:06 GMT -8
I want to ask about anemia. how does one treat it when it gets really bad, and if the person starts dying from it what would be the happening to the person? Like would they become weak or start to vomit?
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Post by Wham Bam I Am! Jam on Feb 21, 2011 11:50:19 GMT -8
I want to ask about anemia. how does one treat it when it gets really bad, and if the person starts dying from it what would be the happening to the person? Like would they become weak or start to vomit? I guess treatments would vary, depending on the cause. If it's cause by an iron deficiency, it would be important to provide an iron supplement and iron rich foods. Vitamin C would be taken to help absorb the iron. In a severe case, blood transfusions might be necessary but doctors prefer to avoid this, probably due to risks associated with blood transfusion. I don't really know much about it, so sorry.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Feb 21, 2011 12:41:47 GMT -8
I want to ask about anemia. how does one treat it when it gets really bad, and if the person starts dying from it what would be the happening to the person? Like would they become weak or start to vomit? From what I have gathered Anemia can be treated several ways: Minor Anemia can be treated with a strict vitamin regimen depending on the cause Moderate can be treated with immuno-suppressants, Corticosteroids, or Erythropoietin (a medicine that helps produce more blood cells in the bone marrow) Severe is usually treated by blood transfusion. High risk but if it doesn't work you might as well be dead anyhow. Severe anemia can cause low oxygen levels in vital organs such as the heart, and can lead to a heart attack. Pale skin, chest pains, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness are all symptoms associated.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Feb 21, 2011 12:59:20 GMT -8
Does anyone here know of the pros and cons of communism? A lot of the things I've found on the subject have either been biased against communism or all for it. Throughout the internet I have ventured upon an average list that many agree on. However, this is all based upon the THEORY of modern communist states and not practicality. pros of communism- -Political power is strongest because it is bureaucratized efficiently with few conflicting interests - Ideally unemployment is low - Education is strongly enforced by the state and standardized - Resources are more often distributed evenly to allow no natural advantages - Strict rule of law decreases poverty and crime immensely - Ideally, it eliminates personal interests from the political system and hereditary elites by attempting to equalize status. Cons of communism- - Business and property belongs strictly to the government - Few individual rights and freedoms - Strict and inflexible construction in law -Too much focus on the group instead of the individual that can be alienating to extremists on both ends of the sliding scale of an issue making an inherent inequality to an under-represented minority -Cannot raise personal standards without corrupted and active politics
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Post by Wham Bam I Am! Jam on Feb 22, 2011 9:08:15 GMT -8
Does anyone here know of the pros and cons of communism? A lot of the things I've found on the subject have either been biased against communism or all for it. Throughout the internet I have ventured upon an average list that many agree on. However, this is all based upon the THEORY of modern communist states and not practicality. pros of communism- -Political power is strongest because it is bureaucratized efficiently with few conflicting interests - Ideally unemployment is low - Education is strongly enforced by the state and standardized - Resources are more often distributed evenly to allow no natural advantages - Strict rule of law decreases poverty and crime immensely - Ideally, it eliminates personal interests from the political system and hereditary elites by attempting to equalize status. Cons of communism- - Business and property belongs strictly to the government - Few individual rights and freedoms - Strict and inflexible construction in law -Too much focus on the group instead of the individual that can be alienating to extremists on both ends of the sliding scale of an issue making an inherent inequality to an under-represented minority -Cannot raise personal standards without corrupted and active politics Thanks. I was thinking more of theory rather than how it would work out in reality. For that, I'll look into communist nations like China and the like.
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Post by kendobunny on Feb 25, 2011 6:52:50 GMT -8
To get a really active view of how an ideal Communist nation would work, read Thomas More's Utopia. Even though it was written long before Karl Marx was born, it basically describes Communism, right up to the drawback of no individual identity allowing no personal freedom. Communism is intended to work for the good of the many over the good of the few, and in reality, it often ends up as the tyranny of the few forcing the many to abandon even rational self-interest for the glory of the state, rather than humanity in general.
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Post by paperbagprincess on Feb 27, 2011 22:35:13 GMT -8
I am not sure where else to post this but the internet people are shit giving info:
WHAT IS THE GENERAL TOXICITY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE??
Sorry for caps but the internet will not give me a number answer. Its pissing me off.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Feb 27, 2011 23:35:42 GMT -8
I am not sure where else to post this but the internet people are shit giving info:
WHAT IS THE GENERAL TOXICITY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE??
Sorry for caps but the internet will not give me a number answer. Its pissing me off. Sodium Hydroxide is a very strong base with a rating of 12 to 14 on the toxicity scale. Think paint stripper and industrial strength drain cleaner. Can leave severe burns on your skin.
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Post by stormcat on Feb 28, 2011 9:29:06 GMT -8
Okay, the situation is a Rich girl absolutely HATES her celebutante mother. Not only did she refuse to console her when he father was murdered, but after the daughter disappeared, Worst mom ever used the whole thing solely as free publicity. But now what kind of bad parenting could occur between those two periods in time? I mean, this is a mother who alternates between neglecting her daughter completely, to trotting her out in a ridiculous get up to seize attention for herself.
What is the worst parenting ever?
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Post by kendobunny on Feb 28, 2011 10:20:54 GMT -8
you could add in some good, old-fashioned emotional abuse. Like on the anniversary of Dad's death, "Stop that crying - we've got a party to go to, and you're not going to embarrass me by being all red-eyed". Or even just telling her frequently that's she's just not quite good enough: You'd be so pretty if you lost a few pounds... if only you didn't get your father's nose... you're such a baby, why are you crying all the time?
She doesn't need to beat or starve her child to be a monstrous mother - she just needs to show at all turns that her child is only important so far as she makes life easier for her. An accessory rather than a human being with feelings.
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Post by stormcat on Feb 28, 2011 11:27:23 GMT -8
you could add in some good, old-fashioned emotional abuse. Like on the anniversary of Dad's death, "Stop that crying - we've got a party to go to, and you're not going to embarrass me by being all red-eyed". Or even just telling her frequently that's she's just not quite good enough: You'd be so pretty if you lost a few pounds... if only you didn't get your father's nose... you're such a baby, why are you crying all the time? She doesn't need to beat or starve her child to be a monstrous mother - she just needs to show at all turns that her child is only important so far as she makes life easier for her. An accessory rather than a human being with feelings. I've got the "accessory" bit down, I just need Some examples of stuff she could do. For instance, what is the worst possible gif you could give a girl for her birthday for the first thirteen years of her life?
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Post by paperbagprincess on Feb 28, 2011 11:47:58 GMT -8
I am not sure where else to post this but the internet people are shit giving info:
WHAT IS THE GENERAL TOXICITY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE??
Sorry for caps but the internet will not give me a number answer. Its pissing me off. Sodium Hydroxide is a very strong base with a rating of 12 to 14 on the toxicity scale. Think paint stripper and industrial strength drain cleaner. Can leave severe burns on your skin.
THANK you!!!
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Post by Eduardo on Feb 28, 2011 13:26:25 GMT -8
you could add in some good, old-fashioned emotional abuse. Like on the anniversary of Dad's death, "Stop that crying - we've got a party to go to, and you're not going to embarrass me by being all red-eyed". Or even just telling her frequently that's she's just not quite good enough: You'd be so pretty if you lost a few pounds... if only you didn't get your father's nose... you're such a baby, why are you crying all the time? She doesn't need to beat or starve her child to be a monstrous mother - she just needs to show at all turns that her child is only important so far as she makes life easier for her. An accessory rather than a human being with feelings. I've got the "accessory" bit down, I just need Some examples of stuff she could do. For instance, what is the worst possible gif you could give a girl for her birthday for the first thirteen years of her life? In my experience? Worms. Preferably live ones, lovingly tucked in some personal item of hers that she's guaranteed to use that day. Best done when the girl is around 12 or 13. Don't look at me like that, I was a perfect angel as a child.In general, the worst thing you could do is forget about it or give a really crappy little gift like what Harry Potter gets from the Dursleys (a tissue, 50 pence) that just screams 'answering a vague obligation to pretend we celebrate your birthday, be grateful'. The second one is probably worse when placed next to more normal kids, since it's clear someone is getting the short end of the stick. Or in this situation, maybe the mom turns the birthday parties into a huge publicity stunt or something and doesn't bother getting input from the daughter and doesn't pay any attention to her the other 364 days of the year.
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Post by Story Keeper on Feb 28, 2011 13:28:06 GMT -8
This sounds silly, but how did the Victorians clean their teeth, if at all?
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Post by kendobunny on Feb 28, 2011 13:28:41 GMT -8
For instance, what is the worst possible gif you could give a girl for her birthday for the first thirteen years of her life? Well, for my 16th birthday, my stepmother gave 2 dozen pink roses and a gourmet, home-cooked meal... to my stepsister. Since I'm assuming she doesn't have a sister, I'd go with some sort of casual neglect, possibly while indulging herself, like 'For your birthday, I'm taking myself to this super-luxurious spa, and then I'll send a postcard a day late after the nanny reminds me that it was your birthday'. My stepmother also presented me with XXXL panties for Christmas when I was 13, because "I was starting to put on some weight, and better to have them now". So if you want to go with a "gift", have it be something ridiculously passive-aggressive, like much too large clothing and an all-expenses paid trip to fat camp, or acne medication, or a brochure on plastic surgery for minors, complete with "helpful" suggestions ("Sweetie, for your birthday, I'll pay for anything you want to get fixed! Do you want your boobs done? Your nose? I always thought you could use some work around your chin...")
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Post by stormcat on Feb 28, 2011 13:52:48 GMT -8
For instance, what is the worst possible gif you could give a girl for her birthday for the first thirteen years of her life? Well, for my 16th birthday, my stepmother gave 2 dozen pink roses and a gourmet, home-cooked meal... to my stepsister. Since I'm assuming she doesn't have a sister, I'd go with some sort of casual neglect, possibly while indulging herself, like 'For your birthday, I'm taking myself to this super-luxurious spa, and then I'll send a postcard a day late after the nanny reminds me that it was your birthday'. My stepmother also presented me with XXXL panties for Christmas when I was 13, because "I was starting to put on some weight, and better to have them now". So if you want to go with a "gift", have it be something ridiculously passive-aggressive, like much too large clothing and an all-expenses paid trip to fat camp, or acne medication, or a brochure on plastic surgery for minors, complete with "helpful" suggestions ("Sweetie, for your birthday, I'll pay for anything you want to get fixed! Do you want your boobs done? Your nose? I always thought you could use some work around your chin...") Okay. I like this plastic surgery idea. It would be the worst parenting ever to suggest your five-year-old needs a boob job. Now, what sort of dick things could Mommy dearest do on the other 364 days of the year?
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Post by kendobunny on Feb 28, 2011 15:14:41 GMT -8
It depends on whether you want to show her as deliberately cruel, or just amazingly self-absorbed. The whole celebutante lends itself better to passive aggression and self-obsession better than beatings. She could even be convinced that she's a good mother, doing things like preventing her daughter from getting fat (horror of horrors!) by putting her on restrictive diets and enforced fasts on a regular basis, or making her compete in socially acceptable things despite what her daughter actually wants to do. She could denigrate any sort of accomplishment that doesn't fit into her own narrow worldview and treat her daughter as if she'll eventually be a meal ticket (Why are you studying for that math test? Don't you know boys don't like smart girls?).
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Post by stormcat on Feb 28, 2011 18:02:55 GMT -8
It depends on whether you want to show her as deliberately cruel, or just amazingly self-absorbed. The whole celebutante lends itself better to passive aggression and self-obsession better than beatings. She could even be convinced that she's a good mother, doing things like preventing her daughter from getting fat (horror of horrors!) by putting her on restrictive diets and enforced fasts on a regular basis, or making her compete in socially acceptable things despite what her daughter actually wants to do. She could denigrate any sort of accomplishment that doesn't fit into her own narrow worldview and treat her daughter as if she'll eventually be a meal ticket (Why are you studying for that math test? Don't you know boys don't like smart girls?). The second choice. Except Mommy from hell has her own reality show (Since the daughter is less than 18, she can't choose not to appear on the show without her mother's permission) so she can force the whole world to look at her daughter, and through the power of manipulative editing, look like (in her mind) a good mother.
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Post by stormcat on Mar 9, 2011 8:42:56 GMT -8
I have heard of a myth where a man burned down the temple of Athena, just so he could be recorded in the history books, so the rulers made it illegal to say his name, so he would not have a legacy. Unfortunately, it didn't work, because we know about him today.
What was his name?
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Post by Darth Sariah on Mar 9, 2011 15:06:25 GMT -8
^ The best I could find is the Persians sacking of Athens in 394 where they burned the Athena Alea temple (later replaced with the Parthenon). I couldn't find exactly who or any other recorded myths.
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Post by stormcat on Mar 9, 2011 15:23:57 GMT -8
^ The best I could find is the Persians sacking of Athens in 394 where they burned the Athena Alea temple (later replaced with the Parthenon). I couldn't find exactly who or any other recorded myths. No, it was just supposed to be one guy. EDIT: Wait I found it. He burned down the temple of Artemis, Not Athena. His name was Herostratus
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Post by Lil' Raskol LobLaw on Mar 14, 2011 11:48:22 GMT -8
Okay, here's the situation. Now here's a problem. A school shooting just took place. When do they go back to school?
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Post by stormcat on Mar 14, 2011 12:09:45 GMT -8
Okay, here's the situation. Now here's a problem. A school shooting just took place. When do they go back to school? Whenever they've cleared out the bodies and cleaned the place up. Usually a week later. With PLENTY of counselors on hand for anyone who needs them.
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