GrinGASTIC!!

"HEAVEN"

Please include phonetic pronunciation. Oh, I'll be so happy!

This is for a speech I am giving! Any help will be as kindly rewarded as I can. Thanks!!

How do you say "Heaven?" Can you give me how to phonetically pronounce this as well? Thanks a mililon!

This is the situation for my brother and he's getting married in a couple weeks. I'm the best man and would like to include a quotation with this sentiment. I know a good one must exist but haven't had any luck browsing online quote indexes.

Does anybody know any good ones? Heck, I'll give you 10 points if you can invent one that I'd like and quote you at the wedding! hahaha...

First A-Rod and Borras take away a bit of the luster from the Red Sox championship win by announcing his "opt-out" during the final innings of the World Series.

Yesterday, a day that should have been dominated the baseball headlines what with A-Rod returning to the Bronx was completely overshadowed by Bonds' indictment.

Irony? Did MLB have a hand in this?

My thoughts to come...

I am big fan of "The Office." I thought last night's episode was pretty good but was a little disappointed to see that Dwight only had a small cameo performance (and in my opinion, it was still the funniest thing in show), and there was no Andy whatsoever.

Now I realize that it is Steve Carrell's show and I think he does a fantastic job as Michael, but for me, it's just not complete without lots of Dwight and Andy. The contrast between the crazy, over-the-top characters and the normal "every-day" people is an intricate part of the show's success, in my view.

So my question, could "The Office" ever function without one of these two characters. Could it function without both? Are there any other characters' departures who would potentially cripple the show? i.e: Jim, Pam, Jan, Kevin, etc.

What is, is not, could have, and should have been a concept album?

Rationales, arguments, comparisons...you name it. Go to town!!

I know that this is a precarious genre name, because most popular bands that we regard as "Indy" are usually already signed to major labels by the time they are mainstreamed. But I guess my question is:

What is YOUR definition of Indy Rock? Is it "underground" music? Can it be defined by a certain type of sound? Or does it strictly according to label status?

Also: Who are your favorite Indy bands?

Where is it, what is it called, and why is it so special?

...when people give a "thumbs down" to your well-thought-out, nicely-written, reasonably intelligent answer?

I mean, I realize that's the game, but MAN, why do there have to be so many haters ou there?

If somebody gives one of your good answers the "thumbs-down" how likely are you to go on a massive "t-d" streak yourself?

haha... just venting... Thanks for your answers, I'll try not to "t-d" anybody...

I just advanced to level 3, but can't see any difference in terms of what new fancy things they are allowing me to do. Are there any? Also, is there a page somewhere on Y!A where there is a outline of all the privleges that come with level advancment, or is it some kind of big secret? Thanks.

He's predicted the death and success of Popes... He's accurately seen the death and assasinations of Kings, Presidents and other leaders... He totally NAILED 9/11... Now he says the end is near... He says the motivation for the end of the world will be a second Holy War!! Your thoughts please.

I've been catching up by watching Season 3 of the office on DVD while continuting to watch the new episodes. I have a question. Why does Michael HATE Toby so much?!! Did they ever give a sound explanation for this? I can't figure it out. I mean, Toby is definitely one of the nicest guys in the office and the classic underdog figure. But Michael is always horrible to him! Why is that??

I am an American. She is Brazilian. As much as I love Brazil, I can't make a decent living as a teacher the way I can in the States. For this reason, I have convinced her to move with me back to the US.

The dilemma: Although we both know that marriage is inevitable, I would really like to hold off marrying her until she can meet my family.

The question: How LONG will it take to file for and see through to completion, the fiancee visa? How MUCH MONEY should it be? I have already done some research but have seen many different answers. Would it just be easier to marry? Help!!

Didn't have to give up Lastings, Gotay, Pelfrey, Hughes... What's up with that?

I ask this question as a Met fan, but can not honestly tell yet if they are better or worse this year. I'd say they're about the same, and should improve with a move or two and especially with the return of Pedro.

I'd like to hear all (intelligent) thoughts...

I'm always fascinated when a position player pitches. Which of these circumstances come to mind for you and your team?

Which team? How many rings in how many seasons? and which factors will most contribute to this? Go nuts!! Thanks.

...and is Romanian a romance language? I heard yes...

If so, where does it fall into the mix?

It's no secret that MLB had an extremely low popularity rate immediately following the Players strike in 1995. Shortly thereafter, the homerun race between Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa revitalized excitement and popularity for the sport. Now, it is generally excepted that all of those results were garnered through illegal, performance enhancing drugs. Once again, the sport lost more credibility as many fans felt cheated and disenfranchised.

My question, if you still love baseball (which you obviously do if you're reading this) what would have to happen, IF ANYTHING, for you to swear off of Baseball forever.

Thanks for reading, and please have some fun with this one...