prevent us (from?) trying 'This fact should not prevent us from trying to devise a mechanism...' Could you tell me, please, will it be correct to say this phrase without the preposition 'from' ('This fact should not prevent us trying...')?

An article for a students' magazine Happiness is a state of mind! Have you ever thought of what you lifetime consists of? With the exception of sleeping, taking meals and watching TV, we are usually busy with working, studying, making arrangements and phone calls, doing household chores, remembering necessary things e have to do… Being so busy, one can easily find a lot of reasons to feel tired, depressed, strained or disappointed. As a result we get used to feel anxious and serious. Feeling of happiness drop by drop flows away… And one day it will become hard to believe that your life could have been full of joy and beauty. We just occasionally feel happy when we are successful or fortunate in something – e.g. when we get a prize or pass an exam. As a matter of fact, it takes certain efforts to feel happy everyday despite the routine problems. But do stop for a moment and look around. There are so many reasons to feel happy! You are young and healthy. You have friends. The whole world with its wonderful opportunities is in front of you. You will certainly find you way and you will follow it. Do not let minor troubles and misfortunes spoil your happiness. Your happiness depends on you. Be optimistic – feel happy!

Famous artist? Who is your favourite artist? Whose pictures would you like to be in your home?

What's the difference in meaning? "Will you marry me?" and "Will you be marrying me?" Please help me.

s_irina's notebook entry: Jan 18, 2011 Hello! My name's Irina. I live in Russia, in Ulyanovsk City. Studying English is my hobby for several years already. I'll be glad to make friends with you and chat in Russian and in English.