August 21 Answer of the Day Contest *Weekend Edition?

This weekend I would be pleased to nominate @maadhu for this great answer. mahalo.com/answers/birds/please-give-me-... Please give me details about birds of North America @maadhu has delivered an informative, picturesque, well sourced and "best answer" with their post. Many pictures and descriptions are of great value here, giving the reader a clear understanding of the birds of North America. Great job @maadhu.

A well written answer from the user's (apt user name too) own experience WITHOUT COPY AND PASTE. The answer provides great details about the topic itself, good tip to pursue the career and also earning capacity in that career. She even made great mahalo page based on her answer mahalo.com/how-to-decide-if-i-should-be-... How To Decide If I Should Be A Psychologist In Private Practice.

" question @videopia gives a great answer to a question some of us may have wondered about when deciding on avatars to use here on Mahalo, or even on other forums, games, etc. @videopia gives a great answer with a number of facts based around his answer along with debunking a common myth too. If you read the follow-up comments to the answer, @videopia even mentions the "Disney issue" and how crazy the mouse can be over their own properties and characters. (Demotivational was of my own making after the infamous "Jonas brothers South Park" episode.

^^).

This answer was detailed, accurate, fast and carefully referenced. The content of the answer took the question into account and clearly answered it beyond any "reasonable doubt". Beyond the answer, look at the comments.

They are equally as impressive. Truly outstanding.

mahalo.com/answers/social-science/what-i...#a751ca31c1bc14cc11f29054241702f7c075b0d2bfc202243e7e703e050c5bbe6 Lon's Answer @lon has managed to provide a nicely written, descriptive, informative answer. Also he has included a nice video to anchor his answer. I like the way he has managed to explain it!

Such a great answer from a 2nd Degree Black Belt :).

I can remember when my stats were about the same as @karpouzian. I too was at the crossroads with Mahalo. I had invested work, but had not yet seen the rewards.

It can be hard at times to jump into something when you're not sure of the payback. @socialsue gave a stellar answer to this question.(she has been on the ball lately with great answers everywhere!) She clearly shows that Mahalo has a creative aspect that is created by the community and not the company. It's a reminder that Mahalo is what YOU make of it, not the other way around.

I'm nominating @robbrown's answer to mahalo.com/answers/fruits/what-is-your-o... What is your opinion of Disney's new "Hannah Montana Red Cherries"?. The cherries look ridiculous at first glance, but then @robbrown rationalizes it and puts it all into perspective. Each paragraph has a clear topic so it is easy to follow what he is saying.At first glance, his answer doesn't seem too impressive, no photos, videos, not even a source.

But the content is where it is at. You won't know how good the answer is until you read it, and then you'll fully understand the logic behind the Hannah Montana Cherries. He also came up with a great idea for Mahalo employee bobbleheads.

QUERENCIA, Brazil — José Marcolini, a farmer here, has a permit from the Brazilian government to raze 12,500 acres of rain forest this year to create highly profitable new soy fields. But he is struggling with his conscience. A Brazilian environmental group is offering him a yearly cash payment to leave his forest standing to help combat climate URL1. Marcolini says he cares about the environment.

But he also has a family to feed, and he is dubious that the group’s initial offer in the negotiation — $12 per acre, per year — is enough for him to accept. €œFor me to resist the pressure, surrounded by soybeans, I’ll have to be paid — a lot,” said Mr. Marcolini, 53, noting that cleared farmland here in the state of Mato Grosso sells for up to $1300 an acre.

I admire bravery in all its forms. This weekend I would like to nominate @rishiku for this honest and remarkably brave answer to this question. http://www.mahalo.com/answers/society-and-culture/what-would-you-do-as-president-of-the-united-states#a957594ab2799497d9111417b2f876d6105fee4aaf0df40543df146fd768a5cf8 What would you do as President of the United States?

Agree or disagree with @rishiku on his proposed ideas the answer is fantastic. It is quite obvious he has distinct opinions on policy, procedure and law. mahalo.com/member/brian%20san Brian san had asked in the question to keep things lighthearted and fun and I had a great time reading this answer from beginning to end.

I especially enjoyed the first line... "I would first tell everyone that after this term I would probably never be re-elected. " Brave and great job @rishiku Bravo!

Happy weekend, all! I'd like you all to take a look at this answer from Yellow-Belter, @ewpldf! http://www.mahalo.com/answers/home-and-garden/low-light-concrete-patio-need-a-place-for-the-dog-to-go-to-the-bathroom-can-i-plant-grass-or-are-there-better-inexpensive-options#a841c9f7490286dd36ca533718263cac4e1d5b7e3e62ddb1485afeb83583479a9/ Low light concrete patio, need a place for the dog to go to the bathroom.

Can I plant grass? Or are there better (inexpensive) options? @ewpldf did an outstanding and thorough job answering this question with sound advice, and reasonable options and alternatives for a strange situation.

That took creativity! That took extensive knowledge! And it took patience!

I'm an uptight, super-opinionated Master Gardener who was about to jump all over this question and go to town. Then my JAW DROPPED when I saw this answer doing a better job than I possibly could've at answering this question. And from a Yellow Belter!

I think we're going to be seeing a lot of amazing things from @ewpldf! Really well done. I hope you all agree, too!

I have to go with my new favorite ex-car dealer @9bearz on his answer to mahalo.com/answers/cars-and-transportati... purchasing a new car An absolute must read for every person stepping foot in a car dealership. I just wish I was armed with this info in my past purchases. Oh, and did I mention he (or she, no presumptions) is a white belt?

I would like to nominate @samid's answer to mahalo.com/answers/humor/give-us-your-be... Give Us Your Best WalMart Story

Show off your school! Best info on college gets tip!" question. http://www.mahalo.com/answers/universities/which-mahalo-community-members-are-in-a-4-year-college-or-university-the-one-who-shows-of-their-college-the-best-gets-a-tip#ab9c5c0a1e2bed756317e8132b3ed5d2ba87e0ef1c9a1c4beb1fb58e59af2ced9 viridicus' answer s answer is amazing and really goes above and beyond.

He gives detailed information about the college he picked for his answer. He gave more than enough links related to the college and information on the different fields of study one can learn, and also posted a couple high-quality videos relevant to his answer. @viridicus is a Green Belt here and I can only see his star rising here at Mahalo.

Her answer is well written, thoughtful and insightful. It draws upon both personal experience and research, and includes a nice sampling of source links to support her assertions. Well done!

I am going to nominate @asmith6815 for her answer to the most significate news event for August 24, 2009. mahalo.com/ http://www.mahalo.com/answers/current-events/mahalo-news-network-august-24-2009-what-is-one-significant-news-event-that-happened-today#a7265311e14b35204d6c429333123b2f4a0cb887118f0d1fd9bcc9c1e8133d9c5. Being that Michael Jacksons sudden death shocked so many, I feel that finding out it was homicide is significate URL3 many must have felt thats what caused his death and now we all know.

flickr.com/photos/yusufalioglu/3661352164.

I'm gonna nominate @mithrandir's answer from the "Obama Nazi Healthcare logo" question: mahalo.com/answers/politics/open-thread-... Mith's answer to healthcare logo shenanigans He tells it like it is, and gives a great view on this debate from a non-American point of view, and includes relevant facts and some pictures.

Michael Jackson sadly has been very in vogue recently. I wish he wasn't in the news because he'd still be alive but alas it is so. I was intrigued when I read the question posted by @asw44 mahalo.com/answers/celebrities/where-can..." rel="nofollow">mahalo.com/answers/celebrities/where-can... When I opened the question I thought there's no point in answering it, what can I do to add to the answer given by @mithrandir.

I'm becomingly increasingly impressed with the work of this Mahaloian, including the work in Barnraising 4 where i've finished 2nd to this member! The level of detail shown by @mithrandir in this answer is very impressive detailing every track in 13 of Michael Jackson's albums. Proving what a community spirit he has, @mithrandir even offers to help @jduvall update her Michael Jackson page with a discography.

That's the kind of community spirit we need around here so my nomination is for this post. I'd have probably inserted a couple of images in tha answer myself, but netherless this is a mind blowingly detailed answer and I highly commend it to all Mahaloians. Give this answer a read now mahalo.com/answers/celebrities/where-can..." rel="nofollow">mahalo.com/answers/celebrities/where-can... I've added a lesser known Michael Jackson track - Stranger in Moscow, just for your interest.

Although I would vote for every @phryne answer as well, today I have to go with @gno and her answer to this question.. or thread rather. She more aptly put to words what I was thinking than I did.. as usual. mahalo.com/answers/politics/open-thread-... Open Thread: Obama Nazi Healthcare Logo.

It seems like I am becoming a phryne fan day by day! :-) Today also I stand with @phryne for his nice answer for @stanar 's question mahalo.com/answers/mahalo-answers-commun... Is Mahalo analogous to a massive Brain spanning across continents? mahalo.com/answers/mahalo-answers-commun...#a2ccb68a78ef60311469bbd728950d00d6e2d8dcfe6606619cb022bf05b5f633a Click Here for Phryne's answer This is a complete answer with a lot of facts.

Well thought and well written as usual. The answer seems to be a bit long, but the length is appropriate for the question.

I absolutely had to nominate this answer from @popnfresh100. S/her answer to the question: http://www.mahalo.com/answers/celebrities/open-thread-toxicology-tests-show-billy-mays-cocaine-billy-mays-used-cocaine-before-his-death#a822e04729b6cdc656eb4ed6ed67c495c80ca04060ae87791712e4b5046eb9656/ OPEN THREAD: Toxicology tests show Billy Mays used cocaine before his death I love Billy Mays and went into the discussion feeling very somber and curious. And then @popnfresh100 made me snort.

That alone deserves nomination and special consideration. Thanks for the unexpected @popnfresh100. That made my Mahalo day!

Badaspie 's answer was well researched and written with good explanation. I have been reading about this concept for a while but couldnt make sense out of it, maybe I need to look for a better source. But this answer helped clear my doubts.

I liked the answer from @carriep too, but this one has better explanation and with good links.

I'm going to nominate @badaspie for his answer to mahalo.com/answers/nature/is-colony-coll... Is Colony Collapse Disorder something that will seriously affect the worlds food supply. A great answer to a question that would definitely be on the Question of the Day if it were already back. As usual, @badaspie supplied a detailed and comprehensive answer.

Great Job! On a side note, I would like to use this opportunity to draw attention to another question: mahalo.com/answers/from-twitter/what-bir... What bird species is the twitter bird. I went looking for a simple answer and came across a really interesting story about how the "Twitter Bird" was purchased from a stock photo website (for about $7!).

I will nominate @mJackson as well. My wife is a Physicians Assistant and this is one of concerns with her female friends. Rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mahalo.com/answers/women%27s-health/why-should-women-visit-their-gynecologists-regularly-what-s-the-reason-that-women-shouldn-t-avoid-it#a7ec69341698d46274e3f2d7ede6e426fc987467c2f5706d624a5efa56b855718">http://www.mahalo.com/answers/women%27s-health/why-should-women-visit-their-gynecologists-regularly-what-s-the-reason-that-women-shouldn-t-avoid-it#a7ec69341698d46274e3f2d7ede6e426fc987467c2f5706d624a5efa56b855718.

" for the answer of the day. She is explaining on the one hand in an easy to understand way why Mahalo should NOT add more social networking features and on the other hand she is providing in a constructive way some good ideas to even improve this unique project here! That's creative!

Regards Sam.

http://www.mahalo.com/answers/mahalo-answers-community/should-mahalo-add-more-social-networking-features#a972ecb718bf3a07f1de3d7787b236eb6eefa7e645ffc77880d5d098bba927440 I believe the answer I, (mahalo.com/member/twizztedtiffi) posted to this question should win as the best answer of the weekend. Within the answer, I logically stated why Mahalo should not become the next new "facebook" or "twitter. " Finding more creative ways to help people make money on Mahalo is much more important than "reinventing the wheel."

Therefore, you bring the Mahalo site to the people, instead of bringing the people to the site. It just works, logically! Knowledge is Power!

Iam going to vote for @mJackson for the great answer of why women should visit their gynecologist once a year. Women need this done mostley for detecting cervical cancer and other abnormalities. The Shape article pretty much sums it all up.

What a great answer! Http:www.mahalo.com/answers/http://www.mahalo.com/answers/women%27s-health/why-should-women-visit-their-gynecologists-regularly-what-s-the-reason-that-women-shouldn-t-avoid-it#a7ec69341698d46274e3f2d7ede6e426fc987467c2f5706d624a5efa56b855718.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.