I'm thinking of ordering a prom dress without trying it on?

I dont think its a very good idea to not try something on before you buy it but there may be a chance of it fitting you

What does the phrase "Debt is a bottomless sea" means? What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a?

Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? How can you translate those? And also "Misery loves company" the meaning please

What should I say to the professor?

Contact the DOE in writting and explain your predicament. I have no idea what area of energy studies your degree is in but they are bound to have something else to offer. If it requires another university, then relocate. Try not to interrupt or delay your Phd program if possible. You have had a tough break but you are a valueable asset as a graduate student and shouldn't forget that. There is a school that will accommodate you and will feel lucky to have you. Do it ASAP.

If you are not in contact with your family, how do you avoid answering questions about them?

It may seem weird, but it's accurate. People should not ask personal or prying questions, so a polite rebuff is not out of line. As one in a similar situation, I say, "I'm estranged from my sisters these days." I'm sure it makes them curious, but there's something about the word "estranged" that makes people think it's something serious and they don't press the issue. They pretty much say "that's too bad." Most of the time I let it go, and depending on the mood I might laugh and say, "Not always!" Haha. I haven't had anyone ask what happened, but I'm sure if they did I would simply say, "It's personal."

How can there be a great flood but no photosynthesis below 13,200ft (2.5 miles)?

I believe in the "Great flood" of Noah's time, but I feel it was only regional. There's no way the entire Earth was flooded. The Bible says a dove brought an olive leaf back to Noah. If everything was flooded, where would the waters have receded back to in order for the dove to bring back plant life? And I agree, all plant life not on high peeks would have died...well, except for aquatic plant life. :)

I'm about to be a senior in college, I don't know what to do with my life and I'm very unhappy. What can I do?

It's taken me three years in college to figure out what my major is going to be. I have changed it 7 times, and now I'm doing a self design major in religion and culture. But I don't know what I'm going to do with this, and in addition, I don't know what I'm going to do with my life. I really don't have any dreams or ambitions. On top of all that, I really hate my school -- but I can't afford to take a leave of absence or defer because it would end up costing me money and delay my graduation. I feel really screwed up and depressed because it's been one horrible year after another, and I feel like I've had no guidance from my advisors (because I haven't -- they've either been 20 minutes late or they've forgotten). I feel like I'm stuck at a dead end. My senior year is going to be the most difficult because I was required to create a plan for my senior year that is focused on me continuing on to grad school, etc., etc. The advisor I'm planned to have for next year is ridiculously tough (it seems) and REALLY won't like my decision to pursue something different than was arranged because it will 'reflect negatively on her credibility.' What can I do when I don't know what I'm interested in pursuing, when I don't know what I'm going to do with my life, when I cannot defer or take a year off or transfer, when it's technically my last year of college, and when I'm thoroughly unhappy and extremely depressed? I've lost all hope in myself, and I've declined in my social life, in my self confidence, and my life is falling apart.

Building a wood fence in yard with a high water table?

coat the posts to depth with a product called "Black Jack", it's roofing tar. let that set. dig down about 30 inches and place an empty 5 gallon container at the bottom then fill 3/4 with concrete. place your post in the concrete and rope it off or use 2x4s to bring it level. add concrete to fill the container. repeat for each post. after they're set and before you bury them, coat the top of each concrete filled container with the black jack. 5 gallons of concrete may seem like overkill - but when the wind blows (in addition to your high water table) you'll be glad you got them.

Deconverted Christians, what helped you on your journey?

I am deconverting and I was wondering what helped you? I get depressed sometimes because I wonder if i'm missing some key part of christianity that will make me believe again. But no matter how much I try it's hard for me to even comprehend what your supposed to believe in. I watch youtube videos, visit exchristian.com, and read articles. Then something will make me think maybe i'm wrong and i'll get a little sad again. It makes me so sad that I wish I just could stop existing so that i'll not have to worry about it anymore. It sucks. So can someone please help? btw not suicidal and i'd rather please not be preached to today thanks. So if you could please defer from preaching to me do that. Thanks.

I need help with this chem stuff.?

the lattice energy of sodium chloride, NaCl, is -787.5KJ/mol. The lattice energy of potassium chloride, KCL, is -715KJ/mol. In which compound is the bonding between ions stronger? why? (do you think you could help me explain thing on how to so this b/c i dont understand)

Is it possible to be a Conservative and an Atheist?

all the conservatives I know are die-hard church people, and many of their political beliefs seem directly latticed onto their religious beliefs (pro-life, pro-death penalty, anti-multiculturalism, etc)

Is this an okay short story? its for my coursework - original writing?

Okay umm wow. I usually don't care how long questions are but this time I gotta say way too long. But read quite a bit of it. From what I read it was extraordinary writing.

Should I go uni ? Nursing degree UK ?

I'm 24 n I've been accepted in to uni for a nursing degree 3 years but I don't know if I should go this year or defer for the year n try n find a full time job n earn money, I don't know if the course is NHS funded or if it is, if it will be next year, I don't know if il get a bursary or if it will be available next year, I'm scared that if I start uni cuz it's the only chance I get cuz of funding n get a loan for coast of living ( cuz if I do get a bursary it's only �250 a month) n I can't hack it n i quit the course what will happen to the big debt n I'm just really lost n don't know what's the best choice, please help or some sort of advise

How do I protect a mandevilla plant from frost?

I wanted to plant a giant crimson mandevilla so that it would climb the lattice under my porch. How would I protect it from frost in the winter? It doesn't snow where I live but I have lost plants from frost.

What does this weird dream mean?

I keep having end of the world-type dreams. The other night I had one about an alien invasion and trying to save myself and the people around me. It was so realistic it was scary. I also had a dream before that my town had a massive flood and there was a secret government that you had to beg to keep alive. I just keep having Random dreams about the world coming to an end. I wonder is this a preminition or what? Btw, I have had dreams come true before. Usually months after I've had them. I dunno, any thoughts?

What's bigger security risk: terrorists or greed nuclear power contractors?

It seems like the nuclear power lobby has politicians eating out of their hands and citizens running away from nuclear fallout.

What is this lattice looking thing?

I bought a bag of this guy for 5 bucks and it had this thing in it he said its a shop display but i opend it up its huge and dotn look likeno display to me..http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252413_10150609184040083_608930082_18733518_2569784_n.jpg

Hola quisiera que me ayuden con lo siguiente,mi esposo fue detenido hace 2 meses,ayer tuvo corte y la jueza?

le boto los cargos que eran bebida en la via publica y lo puso bajo un programa de 6 meses llamado deferred prosecution program,el cual consiste en ayuda para dejar la bebida,lo que a pasado es que no lo han dejado en libertad argumentando que no saben nada de el programa,yo se que estan mintiendo ya que mi esposo es ilegal y la primer persona que me atendio se dio cuenta de lo que yo decia era verdad,luego me llamo ala encargada de la prision y ella dice que no tiene idea de ese programa ya que es nuevo y me e dado cuenta que me mintio,ya que revise en internet y veo que el programa tiene mas de 3 a~os vigente,el tenia 2 dias para inscribirse en el programa,hoy y manana,lo que pienso es que no lo dejan salir para que pierda esa oportunidad y esperando que migracion selo lleve,me dicen que no estan seguros si va a estar 3 meses mas preso,ya lleva 2 meses detenido,se puede detener a una persona por 5 meses solo por tomar en la via publica y si la juez ya lo mando a ese programa,porque no lo liberan,que puedo hacer al respecto?agradesco sus respuestas

I'm on deferred adjudication, will i get drug tested?

I was taken into custody by the school police for possession of a marijuana pipe (I'm 14) on my school bus. I got a citation because it was given to me to hide by a fellow student, got stuck with a class C misdemeanor, and now I'm on deffered adjudication. I took my drug class early on and I'm going back to court on the 25th. Will i be drug tested? They gave me notice last time i was on probation very early on, but that was when I had a probation officer, which I don't currently have. PLEASE HELP!

How is this question a violation of yahoo answers guidelines?

if it looks like a frog and quacks like a duck it must be bad so report it. yep that is correct , so I have also been told fredo frog

Have you consolidated your student loans and with who?

I consolidated my loans with AES (they were originally Great Lakes and other companies). I ended up with 2 loans, each with a 10 year repayment term. Basically, all of the subsidized loans get combined into one loan and all of the unsubsidized loans get combined into one loan. Consolidating should get your payments down, but you'll also have options if you still can't afford the payments. I've been unemployed since January 2010. My unemployment usually allows me to make payments, but I've deferred when I needed to and the process for doing so was really simple.