Today

Question: today........? Today my boss advised our team that she had asked an employee to remove a picture of a monkey? from the office wall because she found it offensive..... Why would she find a picture of a monkey offensive? There was no caption, it wasn't depicting anything, it was just a picture of a baby chimp!

Answer: What race is she?

Question: Should I start birth control today or the day my period starts? I just got a prescription for the pill. My period would be in about a week, but I'd like to start taking the cycle today. Would this be alright? Which way would be better for my skin and menstrual cramps? Since I'd be going about 6 weeks before getting my next period, if I start today. Basically, will my hormones be worse/better if I start today instead of waiting for my period?

Answer: I was told to start taking the pill for the first time the Sunday after I started my period

Question: What should I do today if basketball tryouts are tomorrow? Basketball tryouts start tomorrow at my school and they will last for 2 weeks, the 1st week being th elimination of the lesser players. I have been practicing the fundamentals for about a little more than 1 month. Anyway, I was just wondering what should I be doing today besides practicing everything I know today (what to eat, mentality, etc.) . Also, can you guys give me any tips/suggestions for making it to the team?

Answer: I would say don't stress yourself out today by practicing too much. Eat regular foods like normal except in the evening try to not eat very heavy foods. Morning and Afternoon foods can pretty much be what ever you would like because until dinner or bed time you will have plenty of time to burn the calories. The way to make the basket ball team or any thing you want to join is go in and enjoy yourself, know that you can do it, Don't think that you will fail think that you will succeed, don't stress yourself out tonight or all day tomorrow on whether you will make it or not! YOU CAN MAKE IT if you really want to!!!!

Question: What today taken to the extreme could cause a dystopia to occur? Considering this, what elements in today's society - social, political, religious, personal, etc. - although presently acceptable, might, if taken to a logical extreme, create a dystopian environment?

Answer: do your own homework!

Question: Is today your first day back at work following the holidays? I woke up in such a lousy mood for the first time today, which I believe is because it is my first day back following the holidays. Is it the first day back for anyone else or did others have to work over the holiday break?

Answer: yes this is the first day back, sorta lousy also but all in all the same thing just a different day. oh well lets make the best of it.

Question: How does today's economic crisis compare to the Great Depression? I have to write a comparison paper by comparing the causes and effects of the Great Depression to today's economic crisis. I have the basics, like under consumption. But I need a few more ideas.

Answer: I think a big factor that you might need is that during the depression there was about 25% of unemployed which makes it a depression and currently there is about 10% so you can see how 25% of unemployed people affects the economy at that time. Also you should look into the regulations with stock and banks at the time which were way different compared to today.

Question: What is hot today as a subject for painting on canvas? I am a visual artist, tired of the direction I am going and am looking for new subject matter to paint. What subject matter interests people today who buy art work?

Answer: I don't know what direction you are going now. But subject-matter that interests people today is very much concerned with expression of personal identity, culture or ethnic background; and also topics with social or even political relevance. Multi-media installations are still in vogue, although painting is making a comeback. A mmda. installation could include in the same work painting, sculpture, texts, video and lighting elements. To get an idea about the the subject matter that interests artists and public today read/look at some of the works featured at the Venice Biennale (still on) this summer. The main show was titled: Think with the Senses - Feel with the Mind. Art in the Present Tense It was reviewed, e.g. in the London Guardian http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/visualart/story/0,,2100857,00.html see some pics: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6730167.stm This should give you a fair idea - and you can look up other reviews too - of what is hot just now in the art world.

Question: How many customers will Starbucks lose today? With Starbucks being closed for 3 1/2 hours today and Dunkin Doughnuts offering $.99 coffee how many customers is Starbucks business are they going to lose for good? If everyone tries Dunkin Doughnuts coffee today and even if only a few people think it is good Starbucks could lose a LOT of customers.

Answer: They already are loosing customers, that's why their closing their shops when it isn't their peak hours. They, along with the whole american economy is suffering. However I could really care less about them, I make my own coffee.

Question: How can museums today engage other audiences without presenting watered-down culture? How can museums today engage an audience which is not just the traditional art audience but also the person who works in a factory, the person who's a secretary--all the tremendously different types that make up society?

Answer: In my town we also have a community art based gallery. We have works from all walks of life. Check out the smaller less important galleries.

Question: What is different today economic and fiscal policy wise in USA compared to 1965? to answer this question as precisely and accurately as possible, lets analyze some specific areas: Trade policy Federal Income tax top rates Budgeting/Deficts,surplues etc... Looking out for our workers, our businesses here at home etc. So, as we look at each one of these areas and compare what things were like in a period which can be said when we were at the height of our economic greatness as a country, and look at today and how things are......what is differerent????? how do we view things different, how do we do things different policy wise?

Answer: The Value of goods and the value of the dollar. Back then, you should buy a oaf of bread for 15 cents...where as now, a loaf of bread is like $3 according on where you go and higher! Back in the 60's, people were more concerned with fashion and entertainment! That's where all the money was. Now in modern times, all the money is in consumer sales and marketing.

Question: How long until the religions of today fall from grace? Many religions of the past (greeks, egyptians, norse etc) have usually been replaced by other religions after some time. This often occurred as the result of wars which totally obliterated the opposing religion. However, now that civilization has evolved to the point that every is free to believe whatever they want, the religions of today have been able to cling on to everyone like a parasite. They have been able to spread and remain for longer amounts of time. So how long do you think until the religions of today suffer the same fate of the ancient religions? What would it take?

Answer: It'd give it 20 years.

Question: What stars of today do you think would have achieved stardom in Hollywood's yesteryear? Could you think of any stars today who would have made it in the Hollywood of old? What classic films could you see them starring in?

Answer: Meryl Streep Kim Basinger - her performance in LA Confidential makes me see her as oldfashioned now

Question: What countries of today still use torture and interrogation? Im doing a research project for school and I need to know what countries today still use or (legally) use torture interrogation ? Besides third world countries, a Internet source said that china and germany still do but that could be totally wrong.

Answer: its everywhere if you look for it many ppl do many different horrible things and ppl need to work together to put a stop to it

Question: If I peel potatoes today and I'm not cooking until tomorrow, will they keep well in the frig in a pan of water? I didn't really want to cook today and re-heat tomorrown unless I absolutely have to. Yes, I know. I've used vinegar or lemon juice in the past so they wouldn't turn color and the mashed potatoes tasted like lemons or vinegar.

Answer: yes it works just fine, I am doing the same thing. Make sure they are covered completely with water, then tomorrow, drain and add new water. Some people may suggest lemon juice, do not do that, covering with water is enough

Question: How can digital cameras today make images with small and varied sizes as found in vintage photography? You see heirloom photos in albums and frames that had a variety of custom sizes, mostly smaller. Standard today is 4x6. How can digital cameras or software take the same types of images with the same size range?

Answer: the size range comes from printing, not taking the picture. Now, if you are printing at home, paste teh image on a larger white page, then print, or crop the image, then print. Either way, when you are done, cut the image to the size you want. If you are having them printed, do the same thing, but you have to wait.

Question: What should I do today: play in soccer grand final or serve saturday detention? Really is bad timing:got my first ever saturday detention yesterday. I am supposed to serve it today,the day of our soccer grand final. Should I play in the grand final or serve detention?

Answer: I remember the last time I had to serve a Saturday detention. There was five of us and each of us was a member of a different high school clique. Being from such widely different backgrounds and having such completely different personalities, it's inevitable that some frictions and shenanigans developed. But after pouring our hearts out to each other about our problems, fears, secrets, and deepest emotions we each found qualities about each other, which changed our lives forever. After spending the Saturday detention together we came to realise that we are all deeper than our respective stereotypes.