It upsets and discourages me - why does my friend have to do this?

Just buck up and ask her why is she being such a brat? Is she really so snobby that she can't share the limelight. She probably will get all offended, but maybe after your next game that she wins and rubs it in her face point it out to her.

What besides narcotic meds can be used to alleviate fibromyagia pain?

My doc tells me I may have fibromyalgia due to my symptoms and is checking for Hashimoto because of the bloodwork showing antibodies over 3000. The pain is incredibly uncomfortable and widespread throughout my body. What is usually used for pain relief? Anti-inflammatories do not help at all.

Backlash Against Smarts In The Vote?

Its shows that society is more impressed by something that is shiny and sparkles. Style over substance. Obamamania is a fad. What does it say about use as individuals that we are so willing to blindly follow someone that is popular? It is almost a cop out. As society, I can appreciate wanting change. 8 years of Bush will do that. But is society really so lazy that they will follow the first thing that resonates with change even if it is an unsubstantiated promise?

2008 stimulus in regards to tax refund?

No. You receive at least as much as if there had been no stimulus, possibly more. The only thing that you may lose is a credit that would not be available to anyone if there had been stimulus. For example, if (1) you would have gotten $1000 if there had been no stimulus, and (2) you would have gotten $1600 if there had been a stimulus but you had not receive one, then you would get $1300.

Trying to find an actor?

I can't remember in which film I've seen him, but he had his hair long in a ponytail. He sort of has that italian accent, tall, dark hair, dark eyes, profound cheekbones, kinda looks like Heath Ledger in 10 things I hate about you, muscular, and I can't remember anything more. If you remember ANYONE that fits the description, please list them! As many as possible!

I'm doing a pirate theme for my presentation?

Search 'treasure map' under yahoo search 'Images' category (instead of 'web' category). Then print out a treasure map that you like. Maybe search images for 'ancient money' or 'Antique Money' - and print some of that up. to place on the table.

Which Electric type for my Pearl Team?

well u could go with Ampharos since it has good attack but can I suggest another pokemon, I would go with Lanturn especially if it has the special ability of VOLT ABSORB (make sure it does have this ability) volt absorb is good cause electric attacks wont hurt him like swamper. Also u if u want just keep electivire but raise his attack speed and defense by giving him Calcium,Iron,Zinc and Hp up.