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Question: What exactly would doctors do to me if I decide to become a bone marrow donor? I want to help out people with diseases such as lukemia, and would like to become a donor, BUT what exactly would they do to me? I did research and it only says stuff about stem cells blabla, but no actual procedures. Would they like have to perform surgery on me, the donor? I doubt I'd go through with this, since the very thought frightens me, but still I'd like to know.

Answer: Great question! I am a bone marrow donor, so I can answer your question accurately. All they have to do for you to become a donor is a simple blood test. Then your information will be entered into the database. It is highly unlikely that you will ever be called upon to donate. If you are, one of two things will happen. You can give peripheral stem cells, which is when hook you up to a machine and run your blood through it, filtering out the stem cells and putting the blood back in you. Or, you may be asked to give bone marrow. You're right, that is a surgical procedure, but all they do is take a little bit of bone marrow from your iliac crest (your hip) with a needle and you're asleep while they do it. You'll be home the same day. I don't know where you are from, but I believe the process is pretty standard everywhere. If you follow this link: http://www.blood.ca/CentreApps/Internet/UW_V502_MainEngine.nsf/page/E_ubmdrPKG-intro?OpenDocument&CloseMenu you'll be directed to the Canadian site which outlines the whole process nicely. Kudos to you for considering becoming a donor! Even if you never have to give, you've helped to increase the chances of a person in need being able to find a match. It's a generous gift. I encourage you to go for it.

Question: How to find out whether i am buying real Ray ban glasses? Are there any means to check? I have bought an rayban glasses, but i do not know how to ensure that i have bought genuine one. Are there any marks or symbols on the glasses that help to find out. Please help.

Answer: there's a ray ban mark on the sunglasses, and on the side it has to say MADE IN ITALY.

Question: Where can we find rural places to stay in the Med which offer real local hospitality and cuisine? We are looking to get married abroad and would really like it to be somewhere that appeals to our love of food and relaxed mediterranean way of life. Want to find a special place where we can find good local food, good wine ,company etc and is more rustic than luxurious in it's approach. Something really traditional to the setting - any ideas ?

Answer: South eastern France. Anywhere between Montpelier and the Spanish Border. Why not for something special, try the naturist resort at Le Cap D`Agde

Question: How to I properly document a quote from a website article? I've already written the works cited page, but I need to know what to put in parentheses after the quote in my research paper. Thank you!

Answer: One of the very best websites for MLA citation and formatting is http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ It is written simply, has a ton of examples, and even has a sample paper that you can review.

Question: What would it cost in UK pounds to drive 220 miles in the average car? A friend has offered to drive me to a meeting which is 220 miles from me and will be mainly motorway travel. I don't drive so I have no idea what to offer her to cover her costs and she won't tell me either! I want to pay her fuel and then give her some money as a thank you on top. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what her fuel costs might be please?

Answer: As said it depends on the car my car gets 170 miles on a full tank £63 to fill up and is a 2.5L petrol engine,and that's motorway driving also. So be careful as an average car might still be expensive so it maybe worth sneakily adding the car make and model on a search engine and see what that model gets per mpg.And work it out from there.

Question: How much does it cost to get a ring resized? My boyfriend just bought me a promise ring, but it's too small to fit my ring finger. We're trying to figure out how much it would cost to get it enlarged, and where would be the best place to do so. The ring is made of 10K white gold. Any suggestions?

Answer: If he got it at a jewelry store, most of the time they'll resize the ring for free the first time. So I would first try at the jewelry store where he bought it. If he didn't buy it from a jeweler, then take it to a reputable jeweler who also does repairs. It shouldn't be too much to resize it, I think I've had it done to a ring or 2, and I can't think it was more than $20. Probably less.

Question: What normally happens to the football players and cheerleaders after high school? On average, what normally happens to the football players and cheerleaders after high school? What normally happens to these people after high school graduation?

Answer: just think of that bif guy in "back to the future" thats probly what happens to em

Question: What will happen to my maplestory charactersif i uninstall the game? I want to install maplestory so i can reinstall it but i don't want to lose my characters... will i lose them if i uninstall maplestory?

Answer: You wont loose them because they are tied to your account.

Question: How often do fathers get to see their kids after a divorce? My two girls are 8 and 12. It seems like the 12yr old doesn't really want to come over much any more. Right now, I see them every Mon, Wed and every other weekend. Is that a lot? Should I only expect to see them every other weekend? Just wondering what the norm is. Thanks.

Answer: My girls are 7 and 9. I have 50/50 custody of them so I see them quite often. In my opinion, equal shared custody should be the default arrangement unless there's abuse or neglect. Your 12 year old is at that age where she would rather not be seen with her "totally uncool parents". I wouldn't take it personally, though I know it'll hurt when my kids reach that stage.

Question: What do you do to be healthy and maintain your body? Do you take a vitamin, not drink soda, avoid tobacco and smoke, exercise, get a lot of sleep? What is it that you do (or NOT do) to maintain a healthy body and mind? Sounds good Oomba!

Answer: get a lot of sleep, drink a lot of water, and eat when you're hungry but not insane amounts. Also, don't shy away from desserts and unhealthy treats from time to time, because having one once in a while isn't going to do any harm

Question: How to talk to a woman in college who is sitting alone at a table? My college has a study area where there some tables at. But sometimes I will seen a beautiful woman sitting at one of the tables. When the day is over I will regret not approaching them, I am a shy person so this may be a reason why. Also, I don't want to look creepy when I do, and also I don't know if she has a boyfriend, so it would be awkward if she did and he came. So, can anyone give me any advice on what to say when I approach her.

Answer: Just walk up and ask very casually "Do you mind if I sit here and study"? If she doesn't mind, and doesn't seem uncomfortable then all good. Keep up the light chat from there, and see how it goes. Good luck.

Question: What is the state of tennessee doing to help victims of crime? I would like to know some things that the state of TN is doing to help victims of crimes (for a CJA class), and I'm having some trouble getting good info, or at least not something that is mandatory for all states. Any information would be helpful, thanks!

Answer: If you Google "tennessee crime victims compensation" and "tennessee crime victims help", there are several links. Also, the state's website www.tennessee.gov has a searchable database. That might give you a start.

Question: What is a good gift to buy your boyfriend for an anniversary? We are both 16. We have been together for almost a year. He told me that he got me a few things for our anniversary coming up. And nothing that I think of seems to be a good idea. Suggestions please?

Answer: condom

Question: What can i do to continue crossdressing? I usually do crossdressing and i got busted 2 days in row, i told them that's what i wanted to do, my parents told me to get out of the house if i want to crossdress, i can't drive and i have no capability to get my own house. What should i do?? They won't accept me crossdressing.

Answer: you need to be more careful when your doing it then, at least it's out in the open though maybe they'll learn to accept it over time.

Question: What are some simple steps or creative ideas that people can take at home and work to combat global warming? Global warming is not only one of the most threatening environmental problems, but one of the greatest challenges facing all of humanity. Danger signs are surfacing worldwide as temperatures increase (the last ten years have been the hottest years ever recorded causing glaciers and the polar ice caps to melt, coastal areas to flood and storms to become more severe). If left unchecked, global warming will continue to have a profound impact on our planet that will eventually cause catastrophic results. Fortunately, there are things each of us can do. Buildings -- including our homes -- are major contributors to greenhouse gases they’re responsible for up to 40% of all energy and resource use and approximately 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. Connect with the Yahoo! Community on global warming issues through these groups: Climate Change: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateConcern/ Solar energy: http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=solar+energy Home energy solutions http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/homeenergysolutions/ Freecycle http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=freecycle Watch a video I made about global warming: http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=5c2e23f313bbb26c6d52c98205595e87.1411903&cache=1

Answer: There are many little things we can do that will collectively make a substantial impact to combating global warming. At the home, if we keep appliances or electronics that is not used unplugged, we will be saving electricity. Switching out lightbulbs for the energy efficient ones definitely help. Replacing old appliances for energystar ones will make a great impact. More drastic changes like switching from electric to propane wherever possible, or installing solar panels on the roof, would help even more. At work, we have motion detection lights after hours so that we don't waste energy. As well, the HVAC system is powered down in non-critical areas during the weekends and holidays to conserve. On the macro-scale as a society, we need to invest more in alternative energy sources such as: - wind and solar energy generation - improved battery technologies, which will lead to new applications for batteries (Case in point: The Saturn EV-1 was originally supposed to use new battery technology that would have given it a range of 300-400 mi/charge, but GM did not invest in battery technology between the concept car (Impact) and the production of EV-1. Can you imagine how many of us would be driving EV-1 or other electric vehicles now had they made the early investment?) - alternative fuel for aircrafts, which is a great source of greenhouse gas emissions as well

Question: How long does it take to develop schizophrenia? Does it differ between people? When the person first starts having paranoid thoughts / delusions and minor hallucinations can they doubt them at times when first developing it? How long does it take for it to set in completely while developing schizophrenia or related conditions?

Answer: Schizophrenia does not develop it strikes one suddenly, without warning, like being struck by lightning. It is however not a single disease but a spectrum of disorders. Diagnosis is based on the criteria in DSM-IV TR the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" of the American Psychiatric Association; it and the diagnoses made with it are all unscientifically based subjective opinions of psychiatrists. See www.psychconflicts.org for the truth about mental illness. I am a schizophrenic paranoid; I have been under the care (domination) of psychiatrists most of my adult life. I have been able to live a fairly normal life due to the TLC of Family, Friends, Doctors and Nurses. The latter two do not really know the cause(s) of schizophrenia. They for the most part sincerely believe in themselves and the medications they prescribe but med's. only help cope; they are no panacea. As for delusions; since hallucinating is usually a traumatic experience the beliefs one arrives at to explain these events are often weird and even bizarre according to ones education level and experiences. These are the delusions schizophrenics are so famous for.They differ between almost any two schizophrenics. I have doubted almost everything about the disorder from the start and still do.