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Super Smash Bros. Melee

Are there really no more characters to unlock in Super Smash Bros. Melee after Mr. Game and Watch? It just makes me so sad that there are probably no more characters to unlock. *sniff*-- TheGreatLlama ^{(speak to the Llama!)} 00:09, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes, he's the last character. But take heart, you may not have unlocked everything. Have you the Final Destination stage? --Froth 01:35, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Finally got it two days ago. Man, was Event 36 hard! But I still have the rest of the trophies to get! Including Giga Bowser, Master Hand, and Crazy Hand... -- TheGreatLlama ^{(speak to the Llama!)} 12:07, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Main Page

Why are anonymous users sometimes allowed to edit the Main page? -- TheGreatLlama ^{(speak to the Llama!)} 00:10, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

A very good question; I had never noticed it until you asked! --Froth 01:31, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

When was it unprotected? I looked through the last 500 edits (to 6 July 2004) and can't see it. Also take a look at this version according to the date it should be 00:59, 6 July 2004 but although the layout is different it shows the same content as today. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 02:42, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Ah didn't read that correctly. Here is where the anon edited the page but it still shows the current version. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 02:44, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

That's the very same edit that I at first saw. What happened? --Froth 03:37, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

It was April Fools Day, and spirits were high! :-D Karma Llama 12:42, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

War and Peace

I'm about halfway through War and Peace.. it's a bit over my head, but quite good so far. There's one part, though, that I'm wondering about. I'm hand typing this, so pardon any mistakes, but you should get the general idea:

--

Prince Ippolit is telling a story at a reception:

"In Moscow there is a lady, and she is very miserly. She has to have two footmen behind her carriage. And very tell ones. That was her hobby. And she had a chambermaid, who was also very tall. She said--"

Here Prince Ippolit paused to think, evidently at a loss to collect his wits.

"She said--yes, she said, 'Girl (to her chaimbermaid), put on a livery and go with me, behind the carriage, and make some calls.'"

Here Prince Ippolit snickered and laughed long before his hearers, and their silence produced a very disheartening effect upon the narrator. However, a few, including the elderly lady and Anna Pavlona, smiled.

"She drove off. Suddenly a strong wind blew up. The girl lost her hat and her long hair came down."

Here he could not hold in any longer but through his bursts of broken laughter he managed to say these words: "And everyone knew about it."

--

The whole story seems rather random to me - like a computer constructing a randomized story from various parts of speech - and the others at the party seemed to think so too- but Ippolit obviously found it quite funny and could anyone here explain the story to me please? :)

--Froth 01:29, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Just a guess but from what I recall women in those days nearly always wore a hat and kept their hair up. It may be that they are making fun of the fact that the maid is improperly dressed. As an example my maternal grandmother who was born about 1900 would never go outside without a hat. And even in here 80s would still shop for them. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 02:33, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

It sounds like the chambermaid was asked to pretend to be a footman hence the livery. The number of footmen was being used as a mark of wealth but they certainly should never have long hair. The story is strange and rather random probably in order to show Ippolit was out of place and bad at small talk. MeltBanana 02:46, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Ohhh thank you very much, that must be it, it's quite clear now. She was miserly- she wanted people to think she was wealthy by having footmen follow her. So she got her maid to dress up as a man so she could go out and visit some friends, but the maid's hat was blown off, revealing to everyone that the lady in fact only had one footman and that she faked her second! To be honest, I thought at first that the lady and her maid were going behind the carriage to make some calls on the footmen! :D --Froth 03:33, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I am also sure it is told in such an awkward way (it's even worse in original Russian) to point out that Ippolit couldn't speak Russian well (despite being Russian), only French. --Ornil 23:19, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

Is Sony Still Making PSP Videos?

I went to Target to get a new PSP video, but they were all gone. A women told me Sony wasn't making them anymore. Wal-Mart didn't have any either!! On the Sony site it showed me upcoming videos. So are they just releasing them on web sites and not stores? You know, what's goin' on here? Is there something I'm not getting or...?

The UMD format did not catch on, so Target and Wal-Mart are not selling them anymore. Other companies that began to release movies on the format are starting to skip it, since the last ads I seen were perhaps in April or May of 2006. I think the shift is now towards the Blu-Ray format, which I seen in heavy release now. User:Zscout370 ^{(Return Fire)} 01:59, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I wouldn't be surprised.. AFAIK the umd movie format was a catastrophic flop. --Froth 02:00, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Not really surprising. Given the choice between a UMD that can be played on a PSP, or a DVD that can be played on anything more advanced than a microwave oven (including a PSP with a bit of jiggery pokery), most people plump for the most flexible option. Ten or even five years ago, UMD might have worked. Now, unfortunately, the proprietary format offers no advantage over the market standatd. Ah well, they know for next time. --Howard Train 04:48, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Oh, yes. Now they want to sell you even lower resolution videos on Memory Sticks. Do they really know better for next time? --Optichan 01:48, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

PSP no longer exists. In 1989 it dissolved into GroenLinks. DirkvdM 08:18, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Dirk, are you trying to imply that Sony made videos for the Pacifist Socialist Party? I wonder what kind they would have made...*imagination swirls into action* --69.138.61.168 07:50, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Why are some men more successful in wooing women?

My qusetion is , why are some men more successful in wooing women than others? I am asking this because I have a friend who is incredibly succesful in wooing women just by talking to them over the phone. It is beyond my comprehension how he manages to do it so consistently and succesfully. sumal 04:13, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I console myself in situations like this by telling myself he's probably gay. --Howard Train 04:41, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

As are the women who don't want to sleep with you, probably. DirkvdM 08:19, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I don't know why your friend is so successful; I have known some men and women who are almost supernaturally good at captivating the opposite sex, but I know this; my male friends who do extremely well with women do so not by being unusually charming, but by being better than the average male at recognising female interest. They don't waste time on women who aren't interested in them, and they can quickly recognise the signals women give off when we are interested.--Anchoress 09:26, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Since it's over the phone, I would guess charm, flattery and a sense of humour play a large part. I think our article on seduction is missing a few tricks here.--Shantavira 09:35, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Some have a natural aura. --Proficient 20:32, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

My amigo, who attracts many women, told me it works like this: the amount of time and money you put into it is the amount of success you are going to have. If you spend more time and money picking out fashionable clothes, styling your hair, exercising in order to look attractive, and thinking about humourous/charming/romantic things to say, then you are going to be more successful. I guess that's how it is for everything; you get what you put into it. --69.138.61.168 18:28, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

How do I pronounce Audrey Tautou's name?

KTHX.

Her name is given in IPA in the Audrey Tautou article. (If you don't know IPA, it's something like "Oh-dray Toh-too", and the final syllables of both her first and her last name will sound as if stressed, though strictly speaking French has no word stress.) David Sneek 07:11, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

'Been spelled AmeliePoulain for some years. --DLL 18:34, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Zipper care

Once again, a zipper has failed me. I lose quite a lot of pants this way. Pants that have hardly worn may become useless if the zipper fails because repairs or replacements can be to difficult. Is there a way to make zippers last longer? This especially happens with Fjallraven pants. The material is very durable (which makes them worth the price), but the zippers are flimsy plastic ones. I could ask them to switch to metal zippers, but I doubt if that will work. DirkvdM 09:31, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Keep them lubricated by rubbing a wax candle up and down them occasionally. And avoid those cheap ones that have very small teeth.--Shantavira 09:40, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I suppose I'd better take the pants off when I do that to avoid staining them from the inside. :) DirkvdM 17:22, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

ask YKK_Group

Well, the problem is I like this brand of pants, partly because they material (called G1000) is so sturdy (I've got a shirt that I have used extensively for ten years and it hardly shows any wear). But the zippers don't last as long as the cloth. So I'm stuck with the zippers they put in them. DirkvdM 17:22, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Any tailor should be able to replace the broken zipper with a sturdier one for you for a reasonable price. Pburka 18:19, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Shantavira is spot on in recommending lubrication of the zipper teeth with a wax candle. But, and I apologise for the indelicacy henceforth, one of the greatest problems with jamming zippers is either, stray pubic hairs, or uric acid building up in that area; in other words, don't put it away until it's clean and dry - seriously. As to ten years lifespan? You can hardly be accused of being a fashion victim eh? As to handing the offending article over to a tailor for rectification, have a care : I am one, and I do not appreciate the health and safety hazards presenting as a result of the foregoing causative issues.

Rest assured, I'll wash them before I take them to a tailor. DirkvdM 07:15, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

I lose quite a lot of pants this way gives the impression that you are walking down the street, the zipper fails and before you know it you're walking along with no pants on. And no idea where they have gone. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 08:35, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Stolen by that subversive YKK group, I presume. --DLL 18:33, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

It's the knicker scare! DirkvdM 07:31, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

About the candle wax - there are different kinds. Does it have to be a specific kind, like paraffin? DirkvdM 07:31, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

I don't suppose it matters, as long as it lubricates, and obviously you want white rather than a bright colour. Most candles seem to be paraffin wax these days, but tallow candles (if you can still get them) are softer.--Shantavira 13:56, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

Do you know where this particular mountain range is?

I've searched and searched, along with countless other people, and noone is yet to come across this area. I will give you the link, to where i have uploaded this image, if anyone can help me, i would greatly appreciate it!

link ==> http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6c2e1dy5.jpg

Could it be in Australia...? Dunno, but it's a start. --Abnerian 13:27, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Thats the other thing, i've searched every mountain form in Oceania period...i just can't seem to find where this place is :(

It looks to me a bit like the area around Guilin or Yangshuo, e.g. very much like this image. Google for images of those places.--Shantavira 14:40, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

SEARCH IS OFFFFFFFF!!!!! yaaaaaaay! finally! i'ts in Mogotes Valley in cuba!

Also known as the Viñales Valley. I was going to say, before you found the answer, that it looked like a karst limestone formation -- of which the Guilin area is a good example. --ByeByeBaby 18:01, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Gruesome images

I have been exploring pages that talk about gruesome diseases and deformities, and I appreciate the fact that there were no pictures of such things posted. Specifically, I am referring to the pages about harlequin skin disease and anencephaly. However, I am just wondering if there are any formally stated criteria regarding what types of images are considered to be too graphic to post. Thank you in advance -Thomas Shields

I'm not aware of any restrictions of that sort (as long as they are not in bad taste or illegal). See WP:Images for the complete policy.--Shantavira 15:57, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

You have been specifically looking for gruesome images, hoping you wouldn't find any? Or am I reading you wrong? If the subject is 'gruesome' by your standards then any illustration will be gruesome too. That doesn't mean the image shouldn't be there but you shouldn't look up that page. DirkvdM 17:28, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

There is a list of images that cannot be placed inline at MediaWiki:Bad image list. It used to have more, and the requirements for inclusion are rather fuzzy, but the page does exist. Hyenaste ^(tell) 00:07, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

LOL. I have of course thought about this before, but never considered it possible. Not gruesome, though. DirkvdM 07:17, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Images are generally added to that list if they're notoriously used to flood other (legit) pages, such as the infamous WP:ARV. This may have changed... 68.39.174.238 10:33, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Annoying/potentially irksome images that do have a place are frequently put below the top of the page, linked to, or put in an image gallery or thumbnailed to very small sizes (See for example, Xenon flash lamp, gangrene and syphilus). 68.39.174.238 10:35, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Someone should create a template for gangrene, syphilus, and others stating that the article has gruesome images. Reywas92 17:11, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

Difference

what are the meanings of Meeting, Conference, Congress and Seminar? Is there any difference among these terms? What are the difference ammong them?

The difference is the connotation of those words.

To me, the connotation of meeting is just a general gathering.

A Conference would be more official and planned, perhaps for corporate purposes, and maybe a couple days.

A Congress would be official and within the government, very important, in a nice building, maybe lasting a couple weeks.

A seminar would be like a conference except where some people come to learn and others come to teach.

feel free to check the dictionary for the "standard" meanings, or just make up your own within the context!

"Seminars" = semi + arse, meaning any series of half-assed discussions. StuRat 22:32, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Meeting is the only plain, non latin word. Others tend to exaggerate the meaning of a plain meeting. --DLL 18:29, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Corporate ROI's

Do corporations think of employees in terms of ROI (return on investment),

i.e. if I make a net of $1 million in a year for a corporation and they pay me $100,000 would their investment in hiring and paying me be thought of as a 1000% ROI?

I'd guess that generally, the answer is no. It's hard to say exactly who produced a given income, with the possible exception of the salesmen (who, if paid commission, get a fixed % ROI). As an example, say Apple makes a deal to sell a billion dollars of iPods to a major retail chain. How much of that income was "made" by the sales team? The retail chain wants to carry iPods because they're popular, so maybe most of the income was really because of the marketing team. But iPods are popular not just because they're marketed well, but because they're good products, so maybe that income was really because of the product engineers. And people also like iPods because there's lots of music on iTunes, so maybe the income is partly because of the coders who made that site; or the lawyers who negotiated the licensing deal for the music. And all of these people work for Apple because they get paid regularly and get benefits and so on, so maybe part of the income is because of HR and Accounting.

Instead of this line of thought, companies tend to look at units that are more self-contained; retail companies at individual outlets, manufacturing companies at products or types of products they make, and so on. --ByeByeBaby 17:54, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

true, at a higher, 30,000 ft level I suppose companies look at self-contained units and centers.

here's a new example:

I'm a manager at an iPod manufacturing center. I buy raw materials (electrical components, plastic components, etc.) through a deal with Apple, and manufacture an iPod out of them which I sell to Apple (I don't actually know how the supply chain works, but when anyone looks at a manufacturing center from 30,000 ft they see an input $ and an output $).

Now, 0.5% of the iPods I produce are wasted because of defects. I hire someone specifically to reduce this waste and he gets it down to 0.01%. There is an assignable dollar figure I can give to this project...and now I get to report to my bosses that I know how to make good hiring choices, because this guy's ROI is ~186% or whatever.

The Hunt

Hi! I was recently wondering about this: In hunting nowadays, people always use an arsenal of firearms. I'm interested if people hunt animals nowadays, especially big game, using only cold weapons(knives etc.), not using modern weapons, so animals can stand a chance?--Captain ginyu 17:44, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Ted Nugent uses a bow and arrow. Spear fishing is also still practised as is trapping. Does that count? Why do you think it's more 'fair' to use primitive weapons? Most animals don't use weapons at all, but without weapons humans never would have reached our position of dominance (or probably survived at all). Also note that firearms are more likely to produce a quick and relatively painless death for the animal whereas primitive weapons are more likely to cause a slow, painful death or maim the animal. Pburka 18:14, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I disagree, hunting animals with firearms is like slaughter. I was thinking, if there is anyone who hunts animals(possibly big game), using only knives and similar weapons(not like bow and arrow, but short distance weapons)(fishing doesn't count)?--Captain ginyu 18:22, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Which part do you disagree with? I'm not sure that humans have ever hunted big game animals with knives. First of all, it's hard to get that close to an animal. It would have been much more effective for our ancestors to throw large stones and spears. There's a good description of ancient hunting techniques on the Hunting page. Pburka 18:35, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I disagree with the part you wrote Also note that firearms are more likely to produce a quick and relatively painless death for the animal whereas primitive weapons are more likely to cause a slow, painful death or maim the animal. If you don't use firearms, the animal has much more chance of surviving. I understand that people today will rather take a rifle and go hunting, than risk their lives using an alternative method. But I was thinking if someone does hunt big game animals with knives etc., perhaps for the challenge or giving animals a chance, something like that.--Captain ginyu 20:40, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

I would say that the argument is that attempting to kill an animal in this way is more likely to leave an injured animal (rather than a dead animal), and hence is likely to increase suffering (as opposed to death). It would be illegal in the UK, though the UK is also short of big game. Notinasnaid 20:50, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

LOL - "the UK is also short of big game" - Id never thought of Britain in those terms. Jameswilson

Yes Notinasnaid, but why not leave an injured animal rather than a dead one? Its wounds will heal eventually... I see my original question will probably not be answered...--Captain ginyu 03:00, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

As for the feasibility. Neanderthals didn't have the right bodies for throwing spears, so the assumption is they hunted in thick forests where they could get close to the animals so they could ram the spears in. As for animals using weapons and a more 'fair fight', what about bullfighting? The bull is weakened before the final fight by the matador, but that is also done with just people, horses, capes and stabbing equipment, no weapons that work over a distance. DirkvdM 07:30, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Commonly, an injured animal will not just get better. The three outcomes are (a) get better, perhaps after a period of pain (b) get an infection and die of it (c) be unable to hunt/forage effectively, and die of starvation (d) weakened, fall prey to another predator. (a)-(c) at least are not the motivations of many hunters. Notinasnaid 07:42, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

To answer the original question. I would suspect that most countries have a minimum requirement for the weapon to be used for hunting. As an example the NWT has this to say about the type of rifle that can be used and this about bow hunting. I can't find it on the site but it is also usually against the law to leave a wounded animal. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 08:32, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Hunitng with spears is still practiced by some traditional hunters (even of elephants) and by a few modern hunters (wild boar, for instance). Rmhermen 18:00, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

• Brett Farve hunts with a bow hotclaws**==(82.138.214.1 16:20, 14 August 2006 (UTC))

Mystery Songs

What is the "self preservation society" song off the origional Italien Job film called and what was the artist/band.

Also what is the song off the film "jonny english". it is the one off the part, if you know the film, when they are at the coronation and as jonny english is getting, kind of, arrested he uses a tv camera to tell Bough to play the DVD. Bough, at gunpoint, tells some tv technical guy to play the dvd, which is broacasted across the world to those watching the coronation, but it turns out to be the wrong dvd. instead of being the dvd about evil Sauvages plans it is the dvd of mr english singing to the song im talking about in his bugged flat. if its any help it was sung by a woman and it might be ABBA.

thank you--84.66.227.74 17:56, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

This is, in fact, covered in The Italian Job Wikipedia page. The song is called "Get A Bloomin' Move On!" and is written by Quincy Jones. Pburka 18:07, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

From 'Johnny English', might it be 'Does your mother know'? [1] Skittle 20:17, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

changing a title of an article

i have edited the text of the article, "kings highway conservative district" in wikipedia, but cannot find how to change the title of the article. i live in the district, and the actual neighborhood is called "kings highway conservation district." this needs to be edited. thanks for your help in advance. <email removed>

You can change the title of the article by clicking "move" at the top of the page, but you need to have an account and to be logged on to do that. David Sneek 19:20, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

And you should in principle ask first at the talk page, but if you know the title is just plain wrong (no possible controversy) then you can just go ahead. Especially since with an article o such a 'small' subject you will not likely get many editors to discuss it with you. I guess. DirkvdM 07:34, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

• And please remember to capitalize the article's title correctly and don't forget apostrophes, just in case it's called King's instead of Kings. - Mgm|^(talk) 18:48, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

song about a dog 1960s?

please can you help. This song is about a man who came home from war on the bus in a storm (or fog) to find his dog waiting for him to guide him home, when he got home his parents told him his dog had died while he was away.1960s or early 1970s? Thankyou.

Hi, is this the one? [2] (I did a google search on "lyrics bus war home dog died" - the first few hits were junk but this one came up partway down the page.)

The copyright date of 2006 there is clearly for the page, not the song. Doing another google search, [3] shows the song appearing on an LP in 1961. I don't know for sure that this was the first appearance, though. --Zeborah 23:36, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Zeborah Thankyou very much that is the song I can't believe you found it. Now I know i'm not going mad!

Nembatol

Can an American Citizen, cross the border into Mexico at Juarez, find a local physician, and obtain, and fill a prescription of Nembatol, for consumption, in Mexico? With no plans to attempt to bring this controlled substance back across the border is this possible, and if so, where might I find a list of physicians in Juarez, Mexico?

I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. When you're in a place where absinthe is legal, feel free to drink absinthe. There are a few special laws, for example keeping US citizens from going overseas to have underage sex with prostitutes, but this is the general rule. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.99.220.249 (talk • contribs)

Note that Nembatol is a powerful anaesthetic typically used for euthenasia[4]. Any users responding to this query should consider any potential legal consequences of their response. I am neither a lawyer nor a physician, nor have I ever played either profession on TV. Pburka 20:36, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

it is also the leading known effective controlling agent for Neuropathic pain, now it is not fair for a pagan follower, to insert their philosophical view, into another persons request, in an attempt to hamper a disabled person. I do not believe this is the correct format for your Christian Coalition attempt to control the lives of other people, as in a fascist regime. No political opinions, or reigious views where solicitated, and none will be appreciated. Man most common fear, and controlling emotion is death. That is why mankind invented "God". because their crops failed, and they feared death, though they readily dealt it out. Mankind is the cruelest most cunning murding machine, that evolution has produced. Mankind is a virus, killing a beautiful planet, in the name of its own. Have you looked outside at the stars at night. You will find this planet, and its inhabitants the most insignificant of oddities, and freaks of nature.

But, in your case, you feel that there may be a chance, that I can make another human being suffer, so I am going to seize the opportunity. In a perfect world, with a truly civilized form of government, you would be considered a criminal. But, voluntary Euthanasia is not the idea, I had in mind, but Walter Reed, subscribes the medication to all who suffer Neuopathic pain, which in itself, can cause death.

It's been a long time since I've been accused of being a fascist or a Christian. No judgement was intended. I guessed that euthenasia might be the goal since those are the only references I could find on-line to Nambatol usage in humans. In some countries (e.g. yours) anyone assisting in euthenasia could be held legally responsible. Had I wished to prevent you from getting the information you seek I could have deleted or vandalized your post, as you've repeatedly done to mine[5][6]. Pburka 23:01, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

"The basic answer is yes. When you are in Mexico, you come under Mexican law, whatever nationality you are. There are some exceptions, but they dont affect the sort of case you mention. We have an article on Principle of territoriality which is very POV (anti), but it'll give you an idea. Jameswilson 23:42, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

As other say, you will be free from prosecution under US law (as long as you don't attempt to bring the medication back across the border or use it for certain illegal purposes). However, be very careful of falling foul of Mexican law regarding obtaining and using medication. I would strongly advise speaking to a Mexican lawyer or doctor before acting on advice offered here. In addition, can we all please continue to WP:AGF here. If a Wikipedian asks an explicit question, our voluntary role is to answer that question (with the usual caveats), not infer what nefarious purpose the questioner may have in mind. In a similar vein, please do not make accusations about the motives of one kindly offering their advice here, assume they are acting in the best faith. Thanks. Rockpocket 03:57, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

There are certain cases where the US government has made actions which are legal in foreign countries illegal by American citizens. Sexual tourism comes to mind, especially when involving minors. User:Zoe|(talk) 22:56, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

What I had in mind was driving my motor home to Mexico, and living there. No suicidal ideas, have crossed my mind. If they will prescribe the medicaiton there, then I may go live there. But, the original respondant, was attempting to force their ideolgies, and theories into my affairs. I feel this is wrong, of course I felt communism was wrong, and couldn't do anything about that either, but like all things that are wrong, they eventually, go away. Thank you for the legal advice in this matter.

Moving to mexico to get a drug seems extreme - can't you get it in the US? Also I'm relieved to see you have no suicidal intentions, when you said "I'm going to mexico to get a powerful anesthetic, and I have no intention of returning (with it)" i was worried :) --Froth 15:58, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

sole proprietorship

A husband and wife who file taxes jointly are planning to start a small home business. Are they considered a sole proprietorship or Partners in the state of California?

I'm not sure exactly, but this page about Taxation in the United States may help to answer your question. If that page itself doesn't, it might have a link to one that does. -Thomasiscool

5) Go to the Franchise Tax Board web site and look for this stuff.--Teutoberg 03:14, 6 August 2006 (UTC)