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I'm wondering if lichens growing on gravestones are affected by edaphic factors. My guess would be that the're not, but I'm not sure - can anybody help?

Just got my AS Biology exam result, I got a D. My UMS was 29/60. However on the papers I scored 77 and 54 out of 80, my average percentage being about 65%. That is assuming I didn't get a single mark for my coursework, which I find hard to believe. In any case, surely 65% is worth more than a D grade? Has anyone else been screwed like this? Are Edexcel certificates not worth the paper they're written on?

I completed my GCSEs in 2003 and I'm applying for Uni for 2012. My GCSE grades are a bit rubbish, I mean I have 5 Bs and a C in the subjects that matter (english, maths, science) but my other grades are awful, E and G etc. The problem is I was suffering with depression and anxiety for my last year of school, and I'm wondering if I should mention that breifly in my personal statement. I mean I don't want to tell them my life story but I feel I should offer some explanation as to why I have such awful grades. I don't want them to think I'm thick. Has anyone else been in this position? What do you think I should do? I was planning to say something vague about having some personal problems but that I'm fine now etc, and maybe something about it being positive thing as it's made me more empathetic (I'm applying to study health care) Opinions welcome.

When reading books by american authors I keep coming across "The Y" - people go swimming at the Y or whatever. What is the Y??

In an interview, what is a good answer for this question:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for an outsourced company?

I'm looking for a holiday somewhere in Greece, I was wondering if anyone can suggest the best place for water-sports but without the drunken british chavs....(so obviously not Zante!).... Any ideas?

There was a song on the radio back in 2005, most often played on Kiss 100 which my heartless colleagues forced me to listen to. Anywho, it was a different kind of song, just backing music and a girl talking....she sounded black...I think she was talking about her boyfriend (Mikey?) and possibly something to do with shop lifting and getting caught, but she still loved him. Anyone know the title/artist of this one?

10 Points for whoever has the most similar views to me!

1) Is poor spelling, punctuation and grammar:

a) Not particularly important, as long as people understand you.

b) Frustrating, depressing and infuriating.

2) Is testing on animals for MEDICINE:

a) Unethical and inaccurate.

b) Justified and useful.

3) Is testing on animals for COSMETICS:

a) Unethical and unecessary.

b) A necessary practice.

4) Is hunting:

a) a traditional sport.

b) a disgusting, barbaric practice.

5) Is refusing job applications for police officers from white men based on their race:

a) Racist and unacceptable

b) Acceptable

6) Abortion:

a) I am generally against abortion

b) I am generally for abortion

I've just started taking Paroxetine for anxiety, I read that it can cause sexual dysfunction and I have found that I can't orgasm. Now I'm terrified that I'll never be able to again, even after I stop taking the medication. Does anyone know if this is likely/possible?

My doctor suggested I might need to go on a long term course of low dose antibiotics for rcurrent cystitis, and that he'd probably prescribe that if I get another attack. Since he told me that, I've started on the birth control pill. Now I've got another attack of cystitis, and I'm concered that my pill will be ineffective. I guess I'm hoping that low dose antibiotics are safe to take with the pill...does anyone know? the reason I chose the pill in the first place is because condoms are quite a problem for me and my partner.