Why do we have up to 20 military bases in each of 35 countries?

Japan, Philippines, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Cuba, Kuwait, Panama, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegowina, Guam, Bahamas, Germany, Australia, Denmark, UK, Hungary, Korea, Norway, Honduras, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, Taiwan, Skopje, Marshall Islands, Turkey, Bahrain.....

Photocopy on oversized vellum paper?

Any idea where I can make a photocopy of my drawing onto an oversized vellum paper (24" x 36") in Oakland, CA? Thanks.

Where can i find a traveling crock-pot?

I've also seen them at larger truck stops, if you happen to live near an heavy semi-traveled interstate.

Who is your favourite character in CHRONICLES OF NARNIA-PRINCE CASPIAN and why?

I've always loved Reepicheep - the courtly mouse who will run you through at the slightest offense to mousedom!

What size tank do I need for the following fish?

25 is the bare minimum for the tetra's (need groups of 6) and the platties (need groups of 3) The siamese Algae eater needs 30-40 gallons as they reach 5.5 inches and get agressive often sucking the slime coat off of other fish as they get older. A better choice would be to get a 30 gallon and ONE bristlenosed Pleco. They're good algae eaters and you would need the extra five gallons to house the pleco in. 25 for the tetra's and platties and 30 if you want the Bristlenosed Pleco.

Roses sick-a white dust is coating all the leaves?

Probably a fungal infection known as "Powdery Mildew"; especially common on roses during rainy, humid weather. Head to your nearest nursery and garden center and purchase a fungicide that's approved for the treatment of Powdery Mildew on roses; lots of safe and effective new products have come on the market in recent years.

Diabetes and swine flu?

if i have diabetes and caught the swine flu i now i would be more likely to get severe complications? but if i got the swine flu shot does that prevent me from getting severe complications from the swine flu? i got the shot so if i were tio catch swine flu would i be ok dosenrt the shot prevent bad complications? please help