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Please limit your responses to relevant discussions about evolutionary biology. I would give a low rating to anyone advocating eugenics, suggesting that we stop helping the poor, or trying to convince people that forced sterilization is a good idea.

Absolutely it does apply but not in the way we think it logically should. From an evolutionary standpoint those people having more children are actually evolutionarily ahead of the curve. They may have a higher death rate but they have a higher birth rate that more than compensates. From a science standpoint it is those who successfully continue their genetic strands down through the generations that are “more fit”. Think about the haves and the have-nots, if there are more have-nots they will eventually take over the haves. It is just a matter of time. And while we may not like the fact that the “fit” portion of the population is less educated, we do our best to educate everyone. In the same way there were race lines that were drawn, there are class lines that are drawn, but those lines get crossed all the time in the melting pot. Eventually it should level out. (At least in theory.)

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Natural selection still applies, but it’s harder to see, because we have cultural differences that disguise it. More people who may have been taken out of the gene pool in childhood (I’m thinking of genetic diseases or abnormalities that may show up in childhood - heart defects are one example) are able to receive treatment and are thus able to make it to reproducing ages and can pass along their genes to the next generation. In societies where that healthcare is not available, those genes are not passed on and would eventually be taken out of that society. This would be natural selection at work.

I’m not sure why you think that wealthy and educated people having fewer kids is the result of some sort of natural selection. 1) How did you come to this conclusion and where did you find it? 2) This is also cultural, not natural. Don’t you think perhaps that the wealthy and educated know better the consequences of unprotected sex, and are also able to purchase birth control means? Or that in other (poorer) cultures, having many children is important so that they may be able to support larger extended families or elderly parents in the future? I don’t see how your wealthy/educated comments are relevant.

Government uses fiscal policies such as increasing or decreasing taxes, or increasing or decreasing spending. To deal with inflation would mean to decrease gov’t spending and/or increase taxes.

what is meant by economic productivity?

is it the economic levels of a society?

i found it in an article i was reading for school and am having trouble finding a definition of it on the net.

economic productivity, it means building in wealth, building an economic society, the power of building wealth.

hope it makes a little bit more of sense and if you need to look up any word you can always go to dictionary.com

I am retired now - I used to be a person centred counsellor and trainer - it wasn’t hard for me to learn as I had the makings of a good counsellor having worked in co-operative previously. It was hard in terms of taking up a lot of energy but not hard in terms of struggling to manage to do it. It was interesting and fruitful and I felt useful which made up for the tiredness.

1. I’m sorry for what you’ve had to go through, but, no, not all guys are jerks
2. Perhaps you need to meet some males worthy of your attention. We’re not all that way.
3. I agree that not ALL men are jerks, but it seems like all the men you have met are. You need a change of scenery girl. Get out of that hell you call “home” and you may start to meet some decent people (even guys)
4. You have a very common life.Know that your story isnt very different than than the next woman.What i say is if you always look where you always look you will always get what you get.Try newer surroundings.And good luck!
5. You tell me what makes all men in your life like this. if you can’t change them for better don’t let them change you. have a faith and try to make your life better always.

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believe it or not there are some fantastic men out there, you just have to know where to look. nobody can make excuses for what has happened to you, and none of it is your fault. your brother is probably harbouring some issues though, regarding the father and step father situation, as you probably know, your father and step father would have been the role models for your brothers behaviour. this doesnt make it right though. maybe you should talk to him, him may not even know he is the way he is. you also need to talk to someone (ie a psychotherapist) about what has happened to you, if you havent already, they will help you deal with what happened as well as give you some more self confidence. as for the boys at your school, all boys are like that, and maybe making friends with some girls wouldnt be a bad idea, but be choosy, as you will probably confide in them your deepest darkest secrets. as for the guy who told you to go away, it could be that he had more on his mind thatn you know about, and he is finding it hard to deal with his problems as well as yours (he could have been a bit nicer though). you never know, he might have been the nice guy you are looking for and may care about you a hell of a lot, which then it would hurt him to see you in so much pain.
sorry about the long winded reply, but i hope i helped.

6. hang in there.youve just had one hell of a life so far.were not all assholes.i wish the best for you because more than likely your going to or probably already do have major trust issues when it is going to involve us.i wish i could of been the most recent friend of yours because what i need more than anything right now is a female friend.not trying to get a laugh from the guys.lifes a strange place.it’ll be alright.it’ll all work out.
7. Really, not all of them are jerks, but the majority are. Don’t worry you are 17 you will meet a lot of good guys. May be you need to try some time to avoid friendship with men. See what will happen, may be you need to take your time.
8. After reading your post…
   I’m sorry that you had to go through all that…
   Try joining a “support”-group, as in just a group of people coming together having some fun.
   I’m a Christian youth leader, and we have a youth programme.
   I’m sure you could probably find something somewhere that would fit you.

   By the way. I believe everything happens for a reason. Keep your chin up. Stay positive.
   If you get through this, you will be an ambassador for women who have the same problems. And perhaps you can even help them. Let that motivate you.
   But first. Help yourself. You are strong. You CAN get through this.

9. U have gone through some big difficulties! All I can say is ur plain unlucky regards to males. Hope you find a nice person soon.
10. U have gone through some big difficulties! All I can say is ur plain unlucky regards to males. Hope you find a nice person soon.
11. wecome to life gurl fuk thats the way things are but Im sure there is mr dot com smarty pants dog loving choclate giving I dont need to study skin cancering addicted to answers year seven got a chin like me and the rest of our family gurl um yeah theres the perfect man out there for you but we are all; man you know and you are women lolssss

1. Usually if I dream that I am running it is because I have a problem that is bothering me. I’d say things have settled down for you and going smoothly. I hope I am right for you.
2. I really don’t know. But I don’t like pit-bull…..
3. It may been you’ve decided to face whatever problems you have and deal with them, rather than run away from them. I think this is a very positive dream for you.
4. Stop handling dogs to avoid dreams about being bitten!
5. You are coming to grips with a situation in your life. You have avoided for too long. You have run away from the situation, not wishing to face it, for fear of failure/defeat. You have come to a place in your life where you have the confidence and intelligence to solve the problem.
6. It means you’re ready to face your fear.

What you are talking about is called lucid dreaming. I think, with practice, it is possible. Ever seen the movie Waking Life? After watching that, I was obsessed with lucid dreaming for a while. It’s difficult though, and I’m not sure it makes for the most restful sleep. But, in your case, I guess it’s better than nightmares.

A> No one looks the exact same. Just because someone has the same race or skin color a

someone else doesn’t mean they look alike.

Inflation is an increase in the general price level that results in a decline in the purchasing power of money.  A bit of inflation is actually good for the economy. It encourages consumption because postponing your purchase would result in paying more later. It reduces the burden on borrowers of funds because the real value of the loan will decrease, even if the nominal value is the same. It also reduces labour costs for employers.
There are times, of course, when inflation gets out of control and becomes hyperinflation. This happens when people’s confidence in the government’s handling of finance collapses. Governments have a fundamental conflict of interest as they feel that the more money they print, the richer they become. However, whenever they print money, they are essentially reducing the value of all the money already in circulation. This is why many developed countries today have made their central banks independent, so that short-term political ends do not override long-term responsible currency management to keep inflation under control.