Re: Individual differences in memory updating in relation to arithmetic problem solving

Jacques Hadamard and Poincare are reported to have been poor
computers. This confuses me, especially after your saying that
arithmetic is a highly g-loaded activity?

On May 26, 4:07 am, Pontus Granström <lepon...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In relation to n-backing
>
> *Taken together, these results support the hypothesis that memory updating
> is involved in problem solving and that it is connected to the ability to
> inhibit irrelevant information. This is consistent with theoretical models
> and empirical results from studies of reading comprehension Gernsbacher,
> 1993<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>;
> Palladino et al.,
> 2002<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>and
> Passolunghi
> & Siegel, 2001<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>).
> The relation between memory updating and problem solving suggests that
> constructing and updating good mental representations of problems have a
> beneficial effect on the solution. Indeed, problem solving does not simply
> involve passive maintenance of information but requires controlling that
> information (Passolunghi et al.,
> 1999<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>and
> Turner
> & Engle, 1989<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>).
> From the point of view of Baddeley,
> 1986<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>and
> Baddeley,
> 1996<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>three-component
> model, the central executive could be more specifically and
> strongly involved than the articulatory loop in this process. Moreover, our
> findings that children with low memory-updating ability have impaired
> performance in arithmetic problem solving are in agreement with other
> experimental evidence that show that problem solving requires components
> such as working memory and inhibition (Bull & Sherif,
> 2001<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>and
> Nigg,
> 2000<http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>
> ).*
>
> On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM, likeprestige <plastic...@live.com.au>wrote:
>
> > Thx Pontus.
>
> > P.S - can you find any articles more recent than 2004 that reinforce
> > this study?
>
> > On May 26, 5:55 pm, Pontus Granström <lepon...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Abstract
>
> > > The study investigates the relationship between memory updating and
> > > arithmetic word problem solving. Two groups of 35 fourth graders with
> > high
> > > and low memory-updating abilities were selected from a sample of 89
> > children
> > > on the basis of an updating task used by Palladino et al. [*Memory &
> > > Cognition 29* (2002) 344]. The two groups were required to solve a set of
> > > arithmetic word problems and to recall relevant information from another
> > set
> > > of problems. Several span tasks, a computation test, and the PMA verbal
> > > subtest were also administered. The group with a high memory-updating
> > > ability performed better in problem solving, recalling text problems, and
> > in
> > > the computation test. The two groups did not differ in the PMA verbal
> > > subtest or in the digit and word spans. Results were interpreted as
> > > supporting the importance of updating ability in problem solving and of
> > the
> > > substantial independence between memory updating and problem solving on
> > one
> > > hand and verbal intelligence on the other.
>
> > > *Author Keywords: *Memory updating; Arithmetic problem solving; Working
> > > memory
> > >  Article Outline1. Cognitive processes in problem
> > > solving<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>2.
> > > Arithmetic word problems and working
> > > memory<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>3.
> > > Relationship between updating ability and arithmetic word
> > > problems<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.
> > > Method<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.1.
> > > Participants<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.
> > > Materials and procedure<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.1.
> > > Memory updating
> > > task<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.2.
> > > Arithmetic word problems to be
> > > solved<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.3.
> > > Arithmetic word problems to be
> > > recalled<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.4.
> > > Span tasks<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.4.1.
> > > Digit span tasks<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.4.2.
> > > Word span task<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.5.
> > > Wide Range Achievement (WRAT3)
> > > test<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>4.2.6.
> > > PMA test<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>5.
> > > Results<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>5.1.
> > > Arithmetic word problem
> > > solutions<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>5.2.
> > > Arithmetic word problems
> > > recall<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>5.3.
> > > Span tasks<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>5.4.
> > > Calculation ability (WRAT3 test) and verbal intelligence (PMA
> > > test)<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>6.
> > > Discussion<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>
> > > References<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>
> > >  1. Cognitive processes in problem solving
>
> > > Although a comprehensive theory of problem solving is still lacking, it
> > is
> > > generally agreed that overall problem solving processes can be analysed
> > as
> > > two cooperating subprocesses: "understanding" and "searching." The
> > > understanding process generates a problem's internal representation,
> > whereas
> > > the search processes generate the solution. Sometimes the understanding
> > > process starts first, and then the search process begins. However, often,
> > > the two processes alternate or even blend together (Chi et al.,
> > > 1982<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>and
> > > Hayes
> > > & Simon, 1974<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>).
> > > More recently, some fundamental cognitive processes underlying arithmetic
> > > word problem solving have been investigated and described within this
> > > theoretical framework. A general finding is that the first important
> > stage
> > > in solving arithmetic word problems consists of a comprehension phase,
> > which
> > > requires a complex text-processing activity (Mayer,
> > > 1992<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>and
> > > Mayer,
> > > 1998<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>).
> > > First, an analytical process occurs, in which a literal phrase-by-phrase
> > > translation into a memory representation takes place for each sentence of
> > > the problem. Second, there is a synthetic process, in which the solver
> > tries
> > > to integrate information for each sentence into a familiar pattern or a
> > > "schema" of the problem. The second main stage refers to searching for a
> > > solution. In this stage, the problem solver establishes a solution plan
> > > based on knowledge of appropriate solving strategies and performs
> > > arithmetical calculations using his/her knowledge of arithmetical
> > > algorithms.
>
> > > On closer examination of the comprehension phase, according to Hegarty,
> > > Mayer, & Monk (1995)<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10...>,
> > > two strategies are possible: a "direct translation approach" and a
> > "problem
> > > model approach". In the direct translation approach, the comprehension
> > phase
> > > consists in the problem solver's decision as to whether the statement
> > > currently being processed contains a key fact or not (e.g., a quantity of
> > > relevant information or keywords such as "more" or "less"). Hegarty et
> > al.
> > > (1995)<
> >http://www.sciencedirect.com.ludwig.lub.lu.se/science/article/pii/S10..
> > .>supposed
> > > that at this stage, problem solvers using direct translation delete
> > > all information from the text base, except the numbers and key words.
> > > Therefore, the outcome of this stage is a representation that contains
> > less
> > > information than the text base, which is a representation of only the
> > > keywords and numbers. On the other hand, in the problem model approach,
> > > problem solvers attempt to construct or update their problem model from
> > the
> > > information in the text. Because a problem model approach is an
> > > object-centred representation, the solver must determine whether the
> > > statement currently being processed refers to a new object or one that is
> > > already represented in the problem model. The problem solver using the
> > > problem model approach has a richer representation on which to base
> > his/her
> > > solution plan. Not only does this guarantee an accurate solution plan,
> > but
> > > successful problem solvers may also keep the problem model in working
> > memory
> > > to monitor the plan of solution processes and to detect errors in a
> > selected
> > > procedure.
> > > 2. Arithmetic word problems and working memory
>
> > > Arithmetic word problem solving involves several distinct cognitive
> > > processes: comprehending the problem, constructing a representation of
> > it,
> > > planning, and supervising single subgoals. In all these cognitive
> > processes,
> > > the role of
>
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Re: Title: Orbitofrontal contributions to human working memory (2010)--> coordination of WM proc. vs. pure WM proc.

Denken Sie es hat in meiner haus geschwimt?

On May 26, 2:35 am, likeprestige <plastic...@live.com.au> wrote:
> Title: Orbitofrontal contributions to human working memory
>
> Date: 2010
>
> Abstract:
>     Although cognitive neuroscience has made remarkable progress in
> understanding the involvement of the prefrontal cortex in human
> memory, the necessity of the orbitofrontal cortex for key competencies
> of working memory remains largely unexplored. We therefore studied
> human brain lesion patients to determine whether the orbitofrontal
> cortex is necessary for working memory function, administering
> subtests of the Wechsler memory scale, the Wechsler adult intelligence
> scale, and the n-back task to 3 participant groups: orbitofrontal
> lesions (n = 24), prefrontal lesions not involving orbitofrontal
> cortex (n = 40), and no brain lesions (n = 54). Orbitofrontal damage
> was reliably associated with deficits on neuropsychological tests
> involving the coordination of working memory maintenance,
> manipulation, and monitoring processes (n-back task) but not on pure
> tests of working memory maintenance (digit/spatial span forward) or
> manipulation (digit/spatial span backward and letter–number
> sequencing). Our findings elucidate a central component of the neural
> architecture of working memory, providing key neuropsychological
> evidence for the necessity of the orbitofrontal cortex in executive
> control functions underlying the joint maintenance, manipulation, and
> monitoring of information in working memory. (PsycINFO Database Record
> (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)
>
> Obtain full text from:http://www.decisionneurosciencelab.org/pdfs/Barbey_et_al_2010.pdf
>
> Google search title:http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Orbitofrontal+contributions+to+huma...
>
> If unsuccessful, let me know and I'll send it to you.

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Re: Title: When do spatial and visual working memory interact? (2010-11) --> position v. other visual n-back settings!

Bitte

On May 26, 2:24 am, likeprestige <plastic...@live.com.au> wrote:
> Title: When do spatial and visual working memory interact?
>
> Date: Published online -  16 November 2010
>
> Author: Title: Justin N. Wood
>
> Abstract: This study examined how spatial working memory and visual
> (object) working memory interact, focusing on two related questions:
> First, can these systems function independently from one another?
> Second, under what conditions do they operate together? In a dual-task
> paradigm, participants attempted to remember locations in a spatial
> working memory task and colored objects in a visual working memory
> task. Memory for the locations and objects was subject to independent
> working memory storage limits, which indicates that spatial and visual
> working memory can function independently from one another. However,
> additional experiments revealed that spatial working memory and visual
> working memory interact in three memory contexts: when retaining (1)
> shapes, (2) integrated color-shape objects, and (3) colored objects at
> specific locations. These results suggest that spatial working memory
> is needed to bind colors and shapes into integrated object
> representations in visual working memory. Further, this study reveals
> a set of conditions in which spatial and visual working memory can be
> isolated from one another.
>
> Link:http://www.springerlink.com.ezproxy.lib.swin.edu.au/content/35n547252...
>
> P.S - If anyone would like the full text pdf file let me know.

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There are some substances, such as cinnamon and stevia that lower
blood sugar. Do the relevant Google search to find out.

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> I suppose calorie restriction may lead to improved cognition by lowering
> blood sugar, but calorie restriction may not be a desirable goal for
> everyone, especially people who do not have much weight to lose.
>
> Is there any reason that the lower blood sugar couldn't be achieved through
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> > Even a small increase in blood sugar will cause memory difficulties.
> > High blood sugar and type 2 diabetes runs in my family. Eating less
> > and exercise will both reduce blood sugar. That is why, at age 55,
> > despite being a long-term calorie restriction enthusiast (I got the
> > video on the list from crsociety.org), I exercise like some sort of
> > maniac twice per day.
>
> > Otto
>
> > On May 25, 1:09 pm, "Mr. Menesus" <mene...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > The video seems to suggest that this is a matter of glucose tolerance
> > coming
> > > from weight-loss and calorie restriction. from one study:
> > >  "Weight loss, through calorie restriction or increases in energy
> > > expenditure via exercise, improves glucose tolerance and insulin action"
> >http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/547767
>
> > > This study showed benefits for overweight participants--can we expect the
> > > same benefit for people at normal weight?On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM,
> > Otto Hunt <otto9o...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >http://noolmusic.com/videos/calorie_restriction_boosts_memory.php
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> > > > Otto
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Re: NBR Re: Memorial Day marathon/half-marathon/10K/what have you

I have a 20 miler scheduled for this weekend, so this is perfect. I'm
in.

On May 26, 3:38 pm, Erbs <erbsp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I will probably just take the J train all by my lonesome and meet
> everyone up there. I have some of your cell #s already, so I'll call
> when I get there, if I can't find you.
>
> /Erin
>
> On May 26, 3:15 pm, K Duvall <kris...@kristinduvall.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > These are so fun! I'll be doing the half marathon (slowly). Erin started an
> > email about this too - sounds like we could meet up at the L and the 1 (for
> > anyone not taking the L in).
>
> > Kristin
>
> > On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Charlie Radin <charlie.ra...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > > I'm potentially interested in coming up for the 1/2. I may just be
> > > jive talking.
>
> > > On May 26, 2:59 pm, "c. yanek" <cheryl...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > > If I'm not completely immobile after my 50miler the day before, I'll head
> > > up for
> > > > some easy loops. It's a great fun race, and I highly encourage people to
> > > run it
> > > > - you'll enjoy it!
>
> > > > --cherie
>
> > > >www.worldofcherie.blogspot.com
>
> > > > August 31st - Burning Man 50k - Run an ultra in the craziest, most fun
> > > place on
> > > > the planet
>
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: Helen Clarkson <hclark...@gmail.com>
> > > > To: North Brooklyn Runners <northbrooklynrunners@googlegroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Thu, May 26, 2011 2:47:13 PM
> > > > Subject: NBR Re: Memorial Day marathon/half-marathon/10K/what have you
>
> > > > I'm thinking of doing a (slow) half marathon. I have a friend staying
> > > > with me from home at the moment, so if I can talk him into an early 1
> > > > train jaunt then we're in.
>
> > > > Helen
>
> > > > On May 26, 2:26 pm, Ben Starr <starr....@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > I'm leaning towards doing this one, but I'm not 100% committed yet. If
> > > I can
> > > > > make it I'll be running something between 10K and 30K.
>
> > > > > If I decide to make it for this I'd want to meet up on the 1 for the
> > > long,
> > > > > long, trip up to the Bronx.
>
> > > > > Ben
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• [ Hair ] Open Question : Is it possible highlights can make ur hair seem darker ? ?
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• [ Music & Music Players ] Open Question : Is there a website (Other than apple app store or Open app mkt) to get apps ?
• [ Financial Aid ] Open Question : college questions! please help (has to do with finical aid)?
• [ Politics ] Open Question : not accounting for frame up jobs, blacks commit 22% of violent crime. what do you think? do you think?
• [ Other - Science ] Open Question : how do you find the area under a curve using the long process?
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• [ Rock and Pop ] Open Question : What are some good rock bands?
• [ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : im trying to get to know him?
• [ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : Long distance relationship issue? What should I do?
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• [ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered ] Open Question : Why do they keep playing that gay commercial on TNT?
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• [ Religion & Spirituality ] Open Question : When does Jesus realize/recognize he is the Son of God?
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• [ Cell Phones & Plans ] Open Question : i cant activate my phone?
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• [ Skin Conditions ] Open Question : I was bitten by a tick and affected area is painful. What should I do?
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[ Religion & Spirituality ] Open Question : Would you have believed in Abrahamic God if he wasn't a Eurocentric Concept? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT

[ Fashion & Accessories ] Open Question : Help with Tapers and plugs! Xx.? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT Hey guys i just needa know a few things. im thinking about stretching my ears. so what size tapers so most people start out with? i heard 18 is the normal size peircing. so im guessing like 14 or 16? and what is the biggest size you can go if you want them to grow back to normal later on..? I know a girl who started out with 10g and went to 8g in like a month..

[ United Kingdom ] Open Question : Is there a way of calculating the Tax + NI deductions on: 1) a net wage figure and 2) a gross wage figure? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT For example, 1) Say I had a weeks take home pay of £269.82 and i wanted to know if i had been paid correctly. But I'd not received a payslip so needed to work out the deductions (tax + NI) that I needed to add back on to my take home amount to make the total gross figure. Is there a sum i can do to approximately or accurately work this out? I just need the total deduction, it's not important if it's impossible to work out the tax + NI as two separate deduction amounts, if it is possible i would like to know also. thanx AND 2) Say I was due to start a new job and i knew my hourly rate was going to be £7.75 basic and i was told i would be working a minimum of 20 hours a week. Making my gross pay as £155.00. For my new housekeeping budget I would want to approximately or if possible accurately work out what my take home pay would be. Is there a sum to work this out? Again I just need the total deduction, it's not important if it's impossible to work out the tax + NI as two separate deductions, if it is possible though i would like to know also. thanx I hope this makes sense!! ;-) I thank you in advance for your help!! Lou

[ Heart Diseases ] Open Question : How to reduce cholesterol? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT Doctors say that people should avoid foods cooked in oil. But then, what are you supposed to eat? (Everything is cooked in oil).

[ Weather ] Open Question : any spot in the USA with no bad weather? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT No bad weather like tornados, Severe thunderstorms, floods, hurricanes, and anything else

[ Voice Calls ] Open Question : How can I make my voice sound like I'm sick? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT Is there anything I can eat or drink for that? I need my voice to be like that just one day

[ Trying to Conceive ] Open Question : next menstral period? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT i had a miscarriage at 5 weeks on may 4th.. i was wondering when i should be getting my next menstral cycle? i am 21, it was my first pregnancy, and miscarriage. so im just confused. thanks.

[ Astronomy & Space ] Open Question : The day where the sunrise and sunset are as close together as possible? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT What is this day called and why is it important? Science question and I can't find the answer :S!!

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[ Hair ] Open Question : Is it possible highlights can make ur hair seem darker ? ? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT So I went to Sallys today to purchase some highlights. I have light brown hair and I wanted Carmel highlights. The woman got all prickish and told me it'd make my hair darker is this true ???

[ Video & Online Games ] Open Question : Can I get pricing assistance for DC Universe Online? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I'm considering buying DC Universe Online for the PS3, but am concerned about pricing. I understand that the game comes with a free 30 day trial, and then it's $15 a month after that. But do I have to pay by credit card? Or can I buy a subscription card from, say, GameStop? Remember, this is on PS3, not PC.

[ Music & Music Players ] Open Question : Is there a website (Other than apple app store or Open app mkt) to get apps ? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT Alright , so , let me tell you people whats going on . So , I'm looking for a website that enables me to get free apps , other than app store (From apple). I thought that this thing called "Open app market" would help me achieve this VERY unnecessarily hard goal , but , after I got like 50 "Apps" I find out that there really just bookmarks to sites where you play the games , thus , I'd need to have internet EVERYwhere I go , which I don't (I use an ad-hoc connection) have. This made me sooo God-damned mad I swear I wanted to shoot myself . So , Bottom line , I need a site thats not Apple app store or open app market to get apps for my Ipod touch.

[ Financial Aid ] Open Question : college questions! please help (has to do with finical aid)? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT okay so i have a couple questions i need answered.. i am enrolled to start in a trade school in july, and haven't filled out my paperwork for fasfa or finicial aid yet so i dont know how much money is going to be left over after that is all done but before that my tuition is around 11,500. my question is what happens afterwards when there is a couple thousand left i have to pay out of pocket.. can i get student loans, etc? and also my dad doesnt want to have to take any loans out in his name so is it possible that all the finances AFTER fasfa could be put on me until after i graduate? i am very overwhelmed and confused please help!

[ Politics ] Open Question : not accounting for frame up jobs, blacks commit 22% of violent crime. what do you think? do you think? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/cvus/current/cv0840.pdf

[ Other - Science ] Open Question : how do you find the area under a curve using the long process? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT i need to do it for y=x^2 and y=x^4 i know you need some equation and then you need to take the limit as dx approaches 0

[ Pregnancy ] Open Question : spotting after first prenatal visit. help!!!!? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I had a pap smear yesterday morning and today I woke up crampy. My uterus feels heavy. I'm spotting very light pink. Its barely noticable. I called my midwife and she said it is normal but I'm still worried. I'm 14 weeks 5 days pregnant. Anyone had this happen before? I'm worried I've already had a miscarriage before. I'm also having round ligament pain when I sneeze or cough.

[ Rock and Pop ] Open Question : What are some good rock bands? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I'm looking for good rock bands that do not cuss (at least not a lot) and do not sing about drinking, drugs, and things of that sort.

[ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : im trying to get to know him? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT i am just getting to know this guy i have been admiring for awhile, i really want to make it something but i want to take it slow since my last relationship that went way to fast and ended fast. ANYWAYS how often should i text him or talk to him if i havn't that much already, without seeming like im comming on too fast or creepy!?

[ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : Long distance relationship issue? What should I do? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I'm sorta having a long distance relationship with this guy, but we're not really together. Anyway, about 7 months ago we stopped texting eachother, and since then, my feelings have changed towards him. I don't have any feelings towards him what-so-ever. By January he said he was sorry, and missed me/ loved me. I forgave him, though. As our relationship progresses, he's changing. He's smoking weed, he's stopped texting me, or sometimes he won't text me at all unless I do it first. It's like he doesn't even know I exsist, and when i try to give him advice, he just ignores me. What do you think I should do? I want to break connection from him, because I have no feelings towards him, and I don't like the way he's acting.

[ Investing ] Open Question : if you have 5 million rupiahs...? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I was actually thinking previously. When you have 5 million rupiahs... and then... what business plan that you could do that within a month that capital could be returned...? Hope there's positive feedback. ~ I'm curious. Since I'm software developer who tends to get pressured when developing 1 system alone.

[ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered ] Open Question : Why do they keep playing that gay commercial on TNT? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT

[ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : I don't mean to freak out but I really need help about HIM!!!!!? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I have a friend name Kim who is friends with a guy name Matt on facebook. Matt & Kim never met in person but they live 15mins away from each other. Matt wanted to take Kim out for ice cream but she set him up. Matt stoped calling him two weeks ago but on Monday he called and asked to meet up again and Kim said No. He hasn't called her since. Kim can't stand Matt but this is the problem, I like him. I told him how I like him and shes okay with that. But Matt has no idea who I am. I was wondering should I send Matt a facebook message saying "Hey are you by any chance related to Kim Dicccoss?" I am making up that name but I was thinking just for us to start a convo. Or would it look obvious that I know kim? (P.s. Me and Kim are not facebook friends and plus I have all my facebook friends hidden.)

[ Religion & Spirituality ] Open Question : When does Jesus realize/recognize he is the Son of God? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT The Greatest Story Ever Told, Movie.

[ R&B & Soul ] Open Question : Help me find this music video/singer.? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT The video is a young female, african american and she's rapping freestyle while beating the wall with her fist to the beat of her song. I thought it was Lil' mama, but I can't seem to find it under her name. Do you know who this is I'm looking for? Thanks! Peace!!!

[ Cell Phones & Plans ] Open Question : i cant activate my phone? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I use verizon and im trying to activate my new phone. I went on my verizon. I put in the verification number and it wouldn't let me activate it. My old phone was off also so was my new one. it kept telling me call costumer service and than i called and it said call *228. I did and when i put in my ten digits it would stop on the 6 or 7th number saying it doesnt work....and hangs up. Ive tried everything idk why its being retarted.

[ Diet & Fitness ] Open Question : Help I've gained 13 pounds in 2 months? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT Ok so I'm 5'8 or 5'9 and I used to weigh 140, then I worked really hard and watched what I ate and dropped to 110 pounds and I really liked the way I looked and even wanted to lose a little more, but then my eating went out of control and I've been eating at least 2000 calories every day which is WAY more than I'm used to. I'm a 15 year old girl and I do dance, track, softball, and volleyball so I do burn a lot of calories. But now I stepped on the scale and I'm 123 pounds and I'm seriously freaking out I'm really afraid people are noticing that I've gained weight and I just really want to lose weight again but I can't seem to stop stuffing my face! What can I do??

[ Embassies & Consulates ] Open Question : how to get u.s. passport? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT hello, I am saudi young man seeking a u.s. passport whats the full procedures and steps to get it. please provide me with full and complete answer ??

[ Skin Conditions ] Open Question : I was bitten by a tick and affected area is painful. What should I do? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT This anecdote is rather odd: There was an Adult Dogwood Female Tick in my scalp for 5-7 days. I did feel a lump on my head about maybe 2 days later, but I thought nothing of it, I thought I might have bumped my head and didn't really ruminate over it too long I visited the school nurse since the lump grew and she removed it painlessly and I'm assuming the correct way. The tick was enveloped and was taken over to the mosquito/tick control center in my state . They said it was unlikely that the tick transmitted any diseases and didn't feel it was necessary to perform any chemical tests on it. About 3 days after, there is another lump growing under where the tick bit me and it is painful to move my neck in that direction. I have had no flu-like symptoms. Is this from the tick bite itself or something it transmitted? Thanks you in advance.

[ Homework Help ] Open Question : Algebra 2 Help?! Please? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT Find the margin of error for each sample. Round each margin of error to the nearest whole percent. Then find an interval that is likely to contain the true population proportion. 1) 18% of 350 students A) ±5%; 13% to 23% B) ±5%; 23% to 33% C) ±13%; 33% to 43% D)±5%; 33% to 43% 2) 41% of 2,000 viewwers ±4%; 36%; to 41% ±2%; 39% to 43% ±2%; 31% to 36% ±4%; 30% to 35% 3) 6% of 525 artists ±5%; 6% to 10% ±3%; 7% to 9% ±2%; 4% to 10% ±4%; 2% to 10% 4) 97% of 4,000 readers ±2%; 90% to 94% ±4%; 95% to 99% ±2%; 95% to 99% ±4%; 90% to 94%

[ Homework Help ] Open Question : I Need Help With A Question On My Geometry Review? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT The Question Says: "The volume of a cylinder is 216 cm cubed. If its dimensions are reduced to one-sixth their original length, by what factor will its volume be affected?" I Know That It Will Be Smaller By Some Degree But I Don't Know If It's By One-Sixth Smaller. The Problem Doesn't Say The Length Numbers And I Don't Know What Numbers Make 216cm. Thank You For Your Help. Have A Good Day, Good Afternoon, Or Good Night.

[ Makeup ] Open Question : What makeup do you have on today? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT

[ Other - US Local Businesses ] Open Question : Is there any casio digicams service center within cavite? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT

[ Card Games ] Open Question : Rate my Pokemon Grass Deck plz!? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT Pokemon 20: 2 Snivy BW 1 2 Snivy BW 2 2 Servine BW 3 2 Servine BW 4 2 Serperior BW 5 2 Serperior BW 6 2 Shaymin UL 2 Sunkern HS 2 Sunflora HS 2 Tropius UL T/S/S 21: 4 Expert Belt 4 Copycat 3 Flower Shop Lady 3 Pokemon Collector 3 Energy Retrieval 2 Seeker 2 Professor Juniper Energy 19: 19 Grass Energy Tropius and Sunflora call up Serps. Shaymin is around to move energies from Tropius and Sunflora to Serperior and Serperior is meant to sweep. This is my first ever deck so please rate it! Suggestions/changes are welcome!

[ Hair ] Open Question : Where should i sell my 12' human hair extensions? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT Ihave two bags full of packaged hair extensions that are 12' i tried ebay but they didnt sell and suggestions?

[ First Aid ] Open Question : Is this a mosquito bite? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT This bite looks really weird.. trust me it's not gross please just click on the picture http://pulse.yahoo.com/_RSJHDANUIEXPXZQBPUJEERNQGE/album/photos/478671 i don't know whether it's a wart(i've never had one before) a mosquitoe bite or anytype of other bug bite. it itches but it's like 4small bumps together.. do u know what type this is? thanks

[ Rap and Hip-Hop ] Open Question : what's this rap song? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT i have o idea what the songs is it says something like jerz and there from new jersey and i cant find out what it is. the lyrics are like im from jerz. and they keep saying jerz and its pissing me off please help!

[ Tattoos ] Open Question : What do you think of my friends tattoo? (pic)? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=216653235019090&set=a.216653215019092.60863.100000232452213&type=1&theater

[ Other - Asia Pacific ] Open Question : What islands in the southeast ASia are US territories or possessions? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT

[ Movies ] Open Question : How to Avatar relate to world history? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT How do scenes from Avatar (Pandora/blue people) relate to world history (WWI, WWII, Cold War, militarism, etc.) ?

[ Music & Music Players ] Open Question : how do i get music from my ipod onto a cd? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT it tells me that something should pop up saying burn the cd but nothing is coming. i already have a playlist ready but nothing else is coming up

[ Classical ] Open Question : NOTES FREE NO DOWNLOAD!!!? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I need flute notes for don't stop believing by journey. The easier the notes the better. Thank You

[ Personal Finance ] Open Question : How can you save a lot of money on gum? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT So being in school and bored a lot I find I chew a lot of gum ans, once you open a pack of gum EVERYONE wants a piece. So its very expensive buying gum. How do you find the best coupons and sales on buying gum?? Thankss

[ Software ] Open Question : right click gone into hiding? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT Alright so people keep telling me to right click on the button bar, go to properties, settings, enable..Well it doesn't work ! its completely hidden until i high light over it and its very annoying. Any ideas? thank you

[ Polls & Surveys ] Open Question : POLL: What COMPUTER are you using? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT also laptop or desktop

[ Singing ] Open Question : How did Christina Grimmie do this? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT In Christina Grimmie's, aka zeldaxlove64, video called above all that is random. I'm seriously wondering how she made her and sarahs voice like that! I mean , it sounds like a real song. The music lines up with what she's saying and her voice sounds all electric and stuff! Does she use a certain software or something to change her voice and add her own music? Confused! Cause I want to get whatever she has and play around with it. please help me! Thanx, peace :D

[ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : Boyfriend problems, dont wanna lose him I need advice!? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT me and my boyfriend have been dating for two years and 4 months. I love him with all my heart and i honestly dont wanna lose him. hes my world. i just have one problem. im super shy. and he doesnt like to take me with him anymore because im boring. the thing is we hung out so many times indoors that i thought it was perfectly fine to just chill inside. But i need help. i need ideas on what to do because i dont wanna lose him over something stupid that can be fixed. Can anyone give me advice on how to stop being shy and be fun around him and his friends.And if its raining or snowing etc. can you give me some idea to do stuff inside? we dont have lots of money to go out places or run gas with how gas prices are. Are there any couple things that we could do that are inexspesive? Please help. trust me all this advice ill need. Thank you!

[ Military ] Open Question : I am having trouble starting the application process for the Baylor Physical Therapy Program? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I would like to get the information from the health care recruiter so I can start the application process, but the recruiter keeps putting me off (he has been saying he would send me an information email for 3weeks now). Does anyone have any information about applying to the Baylor Physical Therapy program, other than the fact that I must apply through my regional health care recruiter???

[ Diet & Fitness ] Open Question : Did I over eat today? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT I had 4glasses of milk throughout the day 1pack of oatmeal an a slice of toast 1 pack of ramen with an egg in it 1 left over taco bell 5layer burrito thats about it give or take a glass of milk haha I dont keep track but I love milk =( its a down fall

[ Other - Pets ] Open Question : i think i want to get pet mice. i wanna name them off of other animals...what would be good names? Posted: 26 May 2011 07:03 PM PDT

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