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Gabriel Said:

intruders in my garden.?

We Answered:

Report it to the police.You confronted him and probably identify him(its probably someone from the neighborhood since they knew what you had.I use a fence charger to discourage such silliness(they cost about $25 for a small one) but barbed wire or nails with the heads ground to a point(if a wood fence) along the top.

Frances Said:

How can I convince my parents to let me live greener?

We Answered:

I can relate, I tried to persuade my sisters on some of my green habits but unfortunately in my country being green is like being a Nerd. I came to realize that you can't always change people.
My philosophy of life is live and let live, which means that I never assume my point of view is the only right point of view. The truth is no one can be sure their ideas are the only right ones. They may be rigt for one but not for someone else. But that cuts both ways, just as I respect their right to their own way of thinking and living, so I insist people respect my sometimes unpopular ideas and ways.
recognizing this, I decided to do the following:

the course of action that worked the best for me.

First consider that your parents can and will be receptive to you if you are respectful and polite. Write down all the reasons you think you should change your way of life and all the changes you want to make. Be sure to really honestly examine these. Then when you are calm and not nervous or angry or frustrted ask your parents for an audience

First ask what are their objections to your request and why they think these are good. Have them explain this to you. Do not act too defensive or aggravated, really try to understand them and listen to their reasoning. But still be firm, you probably wont agree after you heard them out, but remeber they have a right to think and live this way. But you have the same right, so a compromise is in order, say so and say why (with all due respect and composure) If they refuse to discuss this, point out that you love them even if you disagree on this points and that you are prepared to pursue your ideas and also to agree to disagree. Once you have heard everything they have to say and you have honestly looked at it present your arguments. Politely and aim to explain, not assert. Get their opinion on your points and consider it as well. Begin negotiations to reach acceptable compromizes for both sides.

But if all of this fails, remember that you own your own life and it's direction, you may be dependent on your parents now, but that wont always be true. So start seeing how you can do some of this things on your own, save some money and buy some composting red worms, not expensive at all.

do all the little things you can now and remember these count more than you think. You are a brave young person and I salute your efforts. You and people like you are the best hope for this world.

Judith Said:

analogy for peroxisome?

We Answered:

2 possibilities i can imagine: An umpire dusting off home plate or the mower dudes cutting the grass? I think of them as organelles to assist in cleaning up and getting rid of junk within the cell. Thanks for the baseball fun! DrB