http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:04:12 -0600 MyBB http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=78 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:54:12 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=78 The evidence that humans are causing global warming is strong, but the question of what to do about it remains controversial. Economics, sociology, and politics are all important factors in planning for the future.
Even if we stopped emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) today, the Earth would still warm by another degree Fahrenheit or so. But what we do from today forward makes a big difference. Depending on our choices, scientists predict that the Earth could eventually warm by as little as 2.5 degrees or as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
A commonly cited goal is to stabilize GHG concentrations around 450-550 parts per million (ppm), or about twice pre-industrial levels. This is the point at which many believe the most damaging impacts of climate change can be avoided. Current concentrations are about 380 ppm, which means there isn't much time to lose. According to the IPCC, we'd have to reduce GHG emissions by 50% to 80% of what they're on track to be in the next century to reach this level.
Is this possible?
Many people and governments are already working hard to cut greenhouse gases, and everyone can help.
Researchers Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow at Princeton University have suggested one approach that they call "stabilization wedges." This means reducing GHG emissions from a variety of sources with technologies available in the next few decades, rather than relying on an enormous change in a single area. They suggest 7 wedges that could each reduce emissions, and all of them together could hold emissions at approximately current levels for the next 50 years, putting us on a potential path to stabilize around 500 ppm.
There are many possible wedges, including improvements to energy efficiency and vehicle fuel economy (so less energy has to be produced), and increases in wind and solar power, hydrogen produced from renewable sources, biofuels (produced from crops), natural gas, and nuclear power. There is also the potential to capture the carbon dioxide emitted from fossil fuels and store it underground—a process called "carbon sequestration."
In addition to reducing the gases we emit to the atmosphere, we can also increase the amount of gases we take out of the atmosphere. Plants and trees absorb CO2 as they grow, "sequestering" carbon naturally. Increasing forestlands and making changes to the way we farm could increase the amount of carbon we're storing.
Some of these technologies have drawbacks, and different communities will make different decisions about how to power their lives, but the good news is that there are a variety of options to put us on a path toward a stable climate.]]> The evidence that humans are causing global warming is strong, but the question of what to do about it remains controversial. Economics, sociology, and politics are all important factors in planning for the future.
Even if we stopped emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) today, the Earth would still warm by another degree Fahrenheit or so. But what we do from today forward makes a big difference. Depending on our choices, scientists predict that the Earth could eventually warm by as little as 2.5 degrees or as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
A commonly cited goal is to stabilize GHG concentrations around 450-550 parts per million (ppm), or about twice pre-industrial levels. This is the point at which many believe the most damaging impacts of climate change can be avoided. Current concentrations are about 380 ppm, which means there isn't much time to lose. According to the IPCC, we'd have to reduce GHG emissions by 50% to 80% of what they're on track to be in the next century to reach this level.
Is this possible?
Many people and governments are already working hard to cut greenhouse gases, and everyone can help.
Researchers Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow at Princeton University have suggested one approach that they call "stabilization wedges." This means reducing GHG emissions from a variety of sources with technologies available in the next few decades, rather than relying on an enormous change in a single area. They suggest 7 wedges that could each reduce emissions, and all of them together could hold emissions at approximately current levels for the next 50 years, putting us on a potential path to stabilize around 500 ppm.
There are many possible wedges, including improvements to energy efficiency and vehicle fuel economy (so less energy has to be produced), and increases in wind and solar power, hydrogen produced from renewable sources, biofuels (produced from crops), natural gas, and nuclear power. There is also the potential to capture the carbon dioxide emitted from fossil fuels and store it underground—a process called "carbon sequestration."
In addition to reducing the gases we emit to the atmosphere, we can also increase the amount of gases we take out of the atmosphere. Plants and trees absorb CO2 as they grow, "sequestering" carbon naturally. Increasing forestlands and making changes to the way we farm could increase the amount of carbon we're storing.
Some of these technologies have drawbacks, and different communities will make different decisions about how to power their lives, but the good news is that there are a variety of options to put us on a path toward a stable climate.]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=77 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:51:59 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=77
The demonstrators said they would not budge until the government either moved or closed the 13 chemical plants which have polluted the water and ground around the village.

Police barred reporters from the scene, but locals reached by telephone said that "yesterday the crowd had reached at least 50,000 or 60,000 people".

For two years, Huaxi residents have petitioned the government to move the factories whose emissions have made agriculture virtually impossible, forcing farmers to seek other forms of employment.

The situation precipitated on April 10 when about 3,000 law enforcement officers descended on the village to break up the protest that had started on March 24 when a group of elderly people, mostly women, set up roadblocks on the road leading to the factories.

Unconfirmed reports about two people dying in the clashes between demonstrators and police have added fuel to the fire.

People began overturning police cars and breaking windows with police officers responding using truncheons and stun guns.

Many villagers are outraged at the fact that many local officials are said to own stocks in the 13 chemical plants.

Local, state-controlled press have instead said that officials are very concerned by environmental issues and have compensated farmers who suffered losses from contaminated emissions.

A local paper reported that the police decided to break up the protests on Sunday because they were worried that "the coming of cold air and a dramatic temperature drop threatened the health of feeble old women."

Pollution in China is much more than an environmental issue; it is increasingly becoming a social problem as well.

The riot in Huaxi is more a symptom of a widening social unrest that is spreading throughout the Chinese countryside.

Niu Wenyuan, director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Policy and Management, warned that the country is facing more environmental pressures as rural areas became more urbanised. (MA)]]>
The demonstrators said they would not budge until the government either moved or closed the 13 chemical plants which have polluted the water and ground around the village.

Police barred reporters from the scene, but locals reached by telephone said that "yesterday the crowd had reached at least 50,000 or 60,000 people".

For two years, Huaxi residents have petitioned the government to move the factories whose emissions have made agriculture virtually impossible, forcing farmers to seek other forms of employment.

The situation precipitated on April 10 when about 3,000 law enforcement officers descended on the village to break up the protest that had started on March 24 when a group of elderly people, mostly women, set up roadblocks on the road leading to the factories.

Unconfirmed reports about two people dying in the clashes between demonstrators and police have added fuel to the fire.

People began overturning police cars and breaking windows with police officers responding using truncheons and stun guns.

Many villagers are outraged at the fact that many local officials are said to own stocks in the 13 chemical plants.

Local, state-controlled press have instead said that officials are very concerned by environmental issues and have compensated farmers who suffered losses from contaminated emissions.

A local paper reported that the police decided to break up the protests on Sunday because they were worried that "the coming of cold air and a dramatic temperature drop threatened the health of feeble old women."

Pollution in China is much more than an environmental issue; it is increasingly becoming a social problem as well.

The riot in Huaxi is more a symptom of a widening social unrest that is spreading throughout the Chinese countryside.

Niu Wenyuan, director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Policy and Management, warned that the country is facing more environmental pressures as rural areas became more urbanised. (MA)]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=76 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:50:13 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=76 By Daniel Emery
Technology Reporter, BBC News


The warning applies to versions 6, 7 and 8 of Internet Explorer

The German government has warned web users to find an alternative browser to Internet Explorer to protect security.

The warning from the Federal Office for Information Security comes after Microsoft admitted IE was the weak link in recent attacks on Google's systems.

Microsoft rejected the warning, saying that the risk to users was low and that the browsers' increased security setting would prevent any serious risk.

However, German authorities say that even this would not make IE fully safe.

Thomas Baumgaertner, a spokesman for Microsoft in Germany, said that while they were aware of the warning, they did not agree with it, saying that the attacks on Google were by "highly motivated people with a very specific agenda".

"These were not attacks against general users or consumers," said Mr Baumgaertner.

"There is no threat to the general user, consequently we do not support this warning," he added.

Microsoft says the security hole can be shut by setting the browser's security zone to "high", although this limits functionality and blocks many websites.

However, Graham Cluley of anti-virus firm Sophos, told BBC News that not only did the warning apply to 6, 7 and 8 of the browser, but the instructions on how to exploit the flaw had been posted on the internet.

"This is a vulnerability that was announced in the last couple of days. Microsoft have no patch yet and the implication is that this is the same one that exploited on the attacks on Google earlier this week," he said.

Computer expert Alan Stevens: "It's like having a window left open in your house"

"The way to exploit this flaw has now appeared on the internet, so it is quite possible that everyone is now going to have a go."

Microsoft traditionally release a security update once a month - the next scheduled patch is the 9th of February. However, a spokesman for Microsoft told BBC News that developers for the firm were trying to fix the problem.

"We are working on an update on this issue and this may well involve an out of cycle security update," he said.]]> By Daniel Emery
Technology Reporter, BBC News


The warning applies to versions 6, 7 and 8 of Internet Explorer

The German government has warned web users to find an alternative browser to Internet Explorer to protect security.

The warning from the Federal Office for Information Security comes after Microsoft admitted IE was the weak link in recent attacks on Google's systems.

Microsoft rejected the warning, saying that the risk to users was low and that the browsers' increased security setting would prevent any serious risk.

However, German authorities say that even this would not make IE fully safe.

Thomas Baumgaertner, a spokesman for Microsoft in Germany, said that while they were aware of the warning, they did not agree with it, saying that the attacks on Google were by "highly motivated people with a very specific agenda".

"These were not attacks against general users or consumers," said Mr Baumgaertner.

"There is no threat to the general user, consequently we do not support this warning," he added.

Microsoft says the security hole can be shut by setting the browser's security zone to "high", although this limits functionality and blocks many websites.

However, Graham Cluley of anti-virus firm Sophos, told BBC News that not only did the warning apply to 6, 7 and 8 of the browser, but the instructions on how to exploit the flaw had been posted on the internet.

"This is a vulnerability that was announced in the last couple of days. Microsoft have no patch yet and the implication is that this is the same one that exploited on the attacks on Google earlier this week," he said.

Computer expert Alan Stevens: "It's like having a window left open in your house"

"The way to exploit this flaw has now appeared on the internet, so it is quite possible that everyone is now going to have a go."

Microsoft traditionally release a security update once a month - the next scheduled patch is the 9th of February. However, a spokesman for Microsoft told BBC News that developers for the firm were trying to fix the problem.

"We are working on an update on this issue and this may well involve an out of cycle security update," he said.]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=75 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:47:39 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=75 Psychologist Mark Kristal from the University of Buffalo explains the chemistry in romantic relationships. “There are several types of chemistry required in romantic relationships,” he says. “It seems like a variety of different neurochemical processes and external stimuli have to click in the right complex and right sequence for someone to fall in love.” The chemistry in romance requires certain elements of love.
1. Smell. We fall in love partly because of smell. The scent of a bouquet of red roses, for instance, is a cultural preference that boosts the chemistry in romantic relationships. Dr Kristal says, “Smell forms part of the framework that conforms to cultural attractiveness standards. For example, smelling like a strawberry instead of mildew [makes you attractive].” Smelling delicious could be part of why we fall in love.
2. Love pheromones. Invisible signals are part of what makes people fall in love. “Pheromones are unlearned, and perhaps unsmellable, signals that enter the brain through the olfactory system. They can function in sex, alarm, territoriality, aggression, and fear,” says Dr Kristal. He believes that we choose specific mates not solely due to pheromones, but for other reasons. Other sensory cues are better explanations for why we fall in love, such as touch, smell, and hearing.
3. The brain. We fall in love partly because of hormones. Oxytocin and vasopressin are present when people fall in love and stay together for a long time. Dopamine is also part of the chemistry in romantic relationships. So, when you’re wondering “Why doesn’t he love me?” you may have to look to brain chemistry as the answer. It’s not necessarily you, it’s just that your brain chemicals didn’t mesh. Lack of hormones could explain why we fall inlove.
Can you make someone love you? Well, since the chemistry in romantic relationships is affected by smell, you could try approaching someone you like with a dozen roses or a mug of hot chocolate. And since the hormone oxytocin can be created by positive experiences, it might be smart to ensure all your interactions are pleasant ones.
Just remember that the chemistry in romantic relationships doesn’t change who you are as a person. Sally in When Harry Met Sally was just as beautiful, smart and funny after her ex-boyfriend married someone else.]]> Psychologist Mark Kristal from the University of Buffalo explains the chemistry in romantic relationships. “There are several types of chemistry required in romantic relationships,” he says. “It seems like a variety of different neurochemical processes and external stimuli have to click in the right complex and right sequence for someone to fall in love.” The chemistry in romance requires certain elements of love.
1. Smell. We fall in love partly because of smell. The scent of a bouquet of red roses, for instance, is a cultural preference that boosts the chemistry in romantic relationships. Dr Kristal says, “Smell forms part of the framework that conforms to cultural attractiveness standards. For example, smelling like a strawberry instead of mildew [makes you attractive].” Smelling delicious could be part of why we fall in love.
2. Love pheromones. Invisible signals are part of what makes people fall in love. “Pheromones are unlearned, and perhaps unsmellable, signals that enter the brain through the olfactory system. They can function in sex, alarm, territoriality, aggression, and fear,” says Dr Kristal. He believes that we choose specific mates not solely due to pheromones, but for other reasons. Other sensory cues are better explanations for why we fall in love, such as touch, smell, and hearing.
3. The brain. We fall in love partly because of hormones. Oxytocin and vasopressin are present when people fall in love and stay together for a long time. Dopamine is also part of the chemistry in romantic relationships. So, when you’re wondering “Why doesn’t he love me?” you may have to look to brain chemistry as the answer. It’s not necessarily you, it’s just that your brain chemicals didn’t mesh. Lack of hormones could explain why we fall inlove.
Can you make someone love you? Well, since the chemistry in romantic relationships is affected by smell, you could try approaching someone you like with a dozen roses or a mug of hot chocolate. And since the hormone oxytocin can be created by positive experiences, it might be smart to ensure all your interactions are pleasant ones.
Just remember that the chemistry in romantic relationships doesn’t change who you are as a person. Sally in When Harry Met Sally was just as beautiful, smart and funny after her ex-boyfriend married someone else.]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=74 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:47:23 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=74 My sister is thinking about going into computer graphics. What all can you tell me about the prospects and opportunities for that field? Is it a good career field? Please reply me as soon as possible. She is divorced so she want to concentrate on her future. Please reply me and give her proper advise.
Thanks in advance.]]> My sister is thinking about going into computer graphics. What all can you tell me about the prospects and opportunities for that field? Is it a good career field? Please reply me as soon as possible. She is divorced so she want to concentrate on her future. Please reply me and give her proper advise.
Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=73 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:45:02 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=73 If you can do this then Answer of this puzzle.
There are 7 girls on a bus.
Each girl has 7 backpacks
In each backpack, there are 7 big cats.
For every big cat there are 7 little cats.

How many legs are there on the bus?]]> If you can do this then Answer of this puzzle.
There are 7 girls on a bus.
Each girl has 7 backpacks
In each backpack, there are 7 big cats.
For every big cat there are 7 little cats.

How many legs are there on the bus?]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=72 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:16:18 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=72 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=71 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:49:44 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=71 "Salary Theorem" states that "Engineers and Scientists can never earn as much as Business Executives and Sales People."

This theorem can now be supported by a mathematical equation based on the following two postulates:

1. Knowledge is Power.
2. Time is Money.

As every engineer knows:
Power = Work / Time

Since:
Knowledge = Power
Time = Money

It follows that:
Knowledge = Work/Money.

Solving for Money, we get:
Money = Work / Knowledge.

Thus, as Knowledge approaches zero, Money approaches infinity, regardless of the amount of work done.

Conclusion:
The less you know,the more you make. ]]> "Salary Theorem" states that "Engineers and Scientists can never earn as much as Business Executives and Sales People."

This theorem can now be supported by a mathematical equation based on the following two postulates:

1. Knowledge is Power.
2. Time is Money.

As every engineer knows:
Power = Work / Time

Since:
Knowledge = Power
Time = Money

It follows that:
Knowledge = Work/Money.

Solving for Money, we get:
Money = Work / Knowledge.

Thus, as Knowledge approaches zero, Money approaches infinity, regardless of the amount of work done.

Conclusion:
The less you know,the more you make. ]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=70 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:38 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=70 Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.
Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.



"Love is blind but after experiencing it for a long time you should become familiar with some particular spots."

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you ]]> Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.
Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.



"Love is blind but after experiencing it for a long time you should become familiar with some particular spots."

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you ]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=69 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:57 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=69 This is Alton. I am professionally a Web-designer. At present, I am staying in Miami currently. I find forum discussion, a very interesting stuff to do. I used to hang out with these forums during my spare time. Many topics have got a healthy discussion over here. I think it would be most enjoyable while doing discussions in this forums.And pleased to meet all the other members of this site.
]]> This is Alton. I am professionally a Web-designer. At present, I am staying in Miami currently. I find forum discussion, a very interesting stuff to do. I used to hang out with these forums during my spare time. Many topics have got a healthy discussion over here. I think it would be most enjoyable while doing discussions in this forums.And pleased to meet all the other members of this site.
]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=68 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:44:39 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=68 "Love is hugging. Love is kissing. Love is saying no."
Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
"Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken."
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day"
"When you're born and see your mommy for the first time
"Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don't yell at him because you know it would hurt his feelings."
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
You can break love, but it won't die]]> "Love is hugging. Love is kissing. Love is saying no."
Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
"Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken."
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day"
"When you're born and see your mommy for the first time
"Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don't yell at him because you know it would hurt his feelings."
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
You can break love, but it won't die]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=67 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:42:26 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=67 Can you guess what it is ?
Can you give any name to it ?

]]> Can you guess what it is ?
Can you give any name to it ?

]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=66 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:01:41 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=66

What game are you re-playing? and Why?


I just reinstalled The longest journey and want to hear the story again, and basically i forgot 70% of the game :lol: it was a long time ago i played it and never actually finished it!]]>

What game are you re-playing? and Why?


I just reinstalled The longest journey and want to hear the story again, and basically i forgot 70% of the game :lol: it was a long time ago i played it and never actually finished it!]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=65 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:00:24 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=65 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=64 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:58:01 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=64 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=63 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:09:32 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=63



Where is your!!]]>



Where is your!!]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=62 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:03:31 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=62 Hi all.
1) Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009
2) Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2009
3) BitDefender Antivirus 2009
4) Eset NOD32
5) Panda Antivirus 2007
6) Alwil Avast 4 Professional Edition
7) Grisoft AVG 7.5 Professional
8) Trend Micro
9) McAfee VirusScan
10)F-secure


Which one you use ?]]> Hi all.
1) Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009
2) Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2009
3) BitDefender Antivirus 2009
4) Eset NOD32
5) Panda Antivirus 2007
6) Alwil Avast 4 Professional Edition
7) Grisoft AVG 7.5 Professional
8) Trend Micro
9) McAfee VirusScan
10)F-secure


Which one you use ?]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=61 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:25:16 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=61 I am a new member here. I was just visiting here and enjoying my visits. Now I have decided to be an active member here and enjoy full stay here with all you people. Hope for the great time here with all of you guys.]]> I am a new member here. I was just visiting here and enjoying my visits. Now I have decided to be an active member here and enjoy full stay here with all you people. Hope for the great time here with all of you guys.]]> http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=60 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:09:13 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=60 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=59 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:15:26 -0600 http://www.yourmomrocks.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=59 Thanks.]]> Thanks.]]>