How is the decoder for SECA 2 satellite TV work?

This article should help:\n\nhttp://www.nds.com/press_room/article_sky_italia_290404.html\n\n\nThe SECA encryption system was originally deployed in Italy in 1997 by Telepiu, which then was a subsidiary of Canal Plus, whose subsidiary, Canal Plus Technologies, supplied the system. The initial version deployed by SECA was known as SECA I and in May 2002 this was replaced by SECA II. In July 2003 Canal Plus Technologies was acquired by Thomson and in turn in January 2004 the business was acquired by Nagra. \n\nSKY Italia was formed on 1 May 2003 by the merger of Telepiu and Stream. At that time Stream operated with the encryption systems Irdeto, SECA and NDS. SKY ceased operating the Irdeto encryption system in February 2004. \n\nPresently, SKY has more than 2.5m digital customers. Of these, 1.9m utilise SECA decoders and the remainder use NDS decoders. SKY anticipates it will replace approximately three-quarters of the 1.9m SECA decoders currently deployed, with the remainder requiring only a new smart card. \n\nExisting SKY SECA subscribers will be progressively converted to NDS transmission, commencing from may 2004. In some cases this will be done by SKY providing a new NDS smart card which will operate in existing SECA decoders, but for many subscribers SKY will be delivering an NDS decoder and smart card to the subscriber's home at no additional cost. \n\nAt this time SKY subscribers using a SECA enabled decoder need to take no action: SKY will contact each subscriber directly during the next six months to advise if it will supply them with a new decoder or a new smart-card. \n\nSKY's CEO Tom Mockridge said: "To ensure ongoing security of transmission and to achieve the efficiency and stability of a common software platform it is necessary to use only a single encryption system and SKY has chosen NDS to be its single encryption system in the future". \n\nThis decision means from 13 June SKY will stop selling subscriptions that use the SECA card. To provide an opportunity for potential subscribers currently owning or wishing to purchase a SECA enabled decoder, SKY is making a special offer for "smart card only" subscriptions from April 28 until 13 June. For subscribers using credit card or RID payment method the special offer will include the first month's subscription free of charge (on all packages). The usual activation fee of EUR 59 will continue to apply and all smart cards sold will need to be activated prior to 30 June. SKY accepts the obligation to provide an NDS decoder and smart card to all customers accepting this offer at the time SECA transmission is terminated. \n\nFrom 14 June, after this special offer finishes, SKY will no longer sell subscriptions which use SECA enabled decoders. All new customers will be supplied with a NDS enabled decoder. \n\nA. Media Background \n\nThe SECA encryption system was originally deployed in Italy in 1997 by Telepiu, which then was a subsidiary of Canal Plus, whose subsidiary, Canal Plus Technologies, supplied the system. The initial version deployed by SECA was known as SECA I and in May 2002 this was replaced by SECA II. In July 2003 Canal Plus Technologies was acquired by Thomson and in turn in January 2004 the business was acquired by Nagra. \n\nSKY Italia was formed on 1 May 2003 by the merger of Telepiu and Stream. At that time Stream operated with the encryption systems Irdeto, SECA and NDS. SKY ceased operating the Irdeto encryption system in February 2004. \n\nPresently, SKY has more than 2.5m digital customers. Of these, 1.9m utilise SECA decoders and the remainder use NDS decoders. SKY anticipates it will replace approximately three-quarters of the 1.9m SECA decoders currently deployed, with the remainder requiring only a new smart card.


I love to be touched gently on my body and gently kissed on my neck and chest because it is so sensual and makes me feel tingly. If a person touches you or kisses you and you don't feel it in your soul that means that this person is not for you he just wanna hit it and quit so follow those turn ons they means more than you know


where can I buy samples of Telomerase enzyme.?


Why is it so hard to learn to play guitar?

When I started to play the guitar it was really hard at first because i was new at it.  But about a year later I learned how to play chords and it got much easier.  Its easier and more fun when you get to make your own songs because its easier to memorize. You also have to be dedicated to playing the guitar, and have a good guitar teacher to make things fun.


What's a terrific website to teach kids mathematics?

Try www.artofproblemsolving.com\nIt's the world's largest online math community and kids can learn here in lots of different ways. Its math forum is used by everyone, from beginners to the world's smartest math students.


what makes u think u have "low self esteem" ???


Is it good for couples to do things apart for the holidays?

Yes, it is okay to leave your 'Jehovah's Witness' boyfriend alone for the holidays. If he is really a 'good' (though struggling) Jehovah's Witness, there are many many reasons he might feel uncomfortable to accompany you during holidays with your family.\n\n1. He may still feel bad a little bad about 'fornicating' with you, and certainly doesn't want to look your family in the eye while they 'know'.\n\n2. Participation in Christmas celebrations by a Jehovah's Witness is considered 'apostasy', a sin much worse than fornicating.\n\n3. Loving you is a heart thing; it may be easy for him and others (like his mom) to understand that "sin". On the other hand, decking the halls (etc) is NOT an emotional urge, and maybe neither he nor his mom (he guesses) could excuse that decision even in their own minds\n\n4. His background may cause him to feel genuinely offended at the commercialism, inaccuracies in Christendom's version of Christ's birth, the pagan origins, the unscriptural traditions and the hypocrisy too often associated with Christmas.\n\nLet your boyfriend know that he is welcome to come (if he really is), but that you understand and accept his decision to stay home.


...depends on what test you take.\n\nIf you want a number, then 100 is average.\n\nSee\nhttp://www.mensa.org/\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iq


how to typecast a List object into ArrayList object in java ?

suppose you have a method that returns a list.\n\nList aList = getList();\n\nthen you want to typecast it into an ArrayList, you would type:\n\nArrayList anArrayList = (ArrayList)aList;\n\nNow this would cause an error if the List you're trying to cast can't be turned into an ArrayList.\n\nSo the safer code would be:\n\nif (aList instanceof ArrayList){\n   ArrayList anArrayList = (ArrayList)aList;\n}\nelse{\n   // handle case where List isn't castable, print\n   // a message or throw an exception, etc.\n}\n\nThis way, you're sure you can cast it, and you have a place to handle what happens if you can't convert your list into an ArrayList. Are you going to abort the whole program, work without the list, try to convert the list into an ArrayList another way, etc.\n\nIf there's any more info you need, feel free to ask.


What is the difference b/w endolymph & perilymph in human ear?

Endolymph- watery fluid in the membranous labyrinth of the ear.\nPerilymph- watery fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the ear.\n\nThe perylimph is similar but not identical in composition to extracellular fluids of the body, such as cerebrospinal fluid. The concentration of sodium ions in the perylimph is high (about 150 milliequivalents per litter) and that of potassium ions is low (about 5 milliequivalents per litter).\n\nEndolymph is a totally unique extracellular fluid, which ion composition is unlike anywhere in the body. Potassium ions major in endolymph and virtually no sodium. Because endolymph is unlike any other, the processes which are maintained and regulated cannot be extrapolated by other fluid system. The total ion content of endolymph is significantly higher than that of perilymph.


Ineed to send Chrismas cards to my business partners by email, on which site can I get these?. Thank you.?

i would recommend www.123greetings.com or www.thegreetings.com


What is a good site for job finding information?

You owe me big time.\n\nTry these links.


i decide it.   it is donald trump's hair.


run around naked screaming get the mother f****** voices out of my head, make them stop!!


There are a lot of php editors and it would be difficult to say which is best. Personaly, I use PHP a little in my programing career and I have been switching from one editor to another in my search for the best.\n\nCurrently I am using PSPad (http://www.pspad.com/en/). Apart from basic features syntax highlighting, it has got functions listing when starting letters of the function is typed followed by Ctrl+space. This way complete php function and arguments can be inserted to code. Also all the user defined functions and variable are displayed code explorer window. Best of all it is a FREEWARE. I think you may have to try this to know its power. If you know any other better editor, please post in comment, so I can switch to it. ;)


In the statement ReseltSet res=statement.executeQuery("select * from emp")--if emp table has no rows then

You will get an empty ResultSet. Note that empty does not mean that the ResultSet is null. You can find out whether the ResultSet is empty by calling either first() or next() on the ResultSet and checking the return value. If it is true, i.e. there is a first (or next) tuple, the ResultSet is not empty. If the return value is false, the ResultSet is empty.\n\nif (res.next()) == false) ... // res is empty


Actually that is quite a normal reaction.  I wouldn't worry about it, unless it starts to interfere with your ability to do what you want to do.


Are teenagers turning away from religion?

As a teen, I'd say that I'm not turning away from religion, in fact, I'm clinging to it at the moment. I also have many friends who are actively involved in their religion.


A step by step method to understand cramer's rule:\n\nhttp://www.purplemath.com/modules/cramers.htm\n(basically its the first result found by google; you can do more googling)


How do I retreive proof of GED given 1974-1975 in the state of Missouri?

Are you saying if you don't obtain a GED document that you earned over 30 years ago, you will lose your job? Your boss must be bored.\n\ntry http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ged_official_transcript.htm


Whats the average weight for a 15 year old 6'3" teen.?

Here is a link with some charts that should help.\nhttp://www.halls.md/chart/height-weight.htm


maybe we all are not so perfect to be bored 4ever..


Is it alright to take a break from your friends?

Maybe what you need are some new friends, not necessarily leaving the ones you have. Just broaden your circle of friends. A circle of friends should include at least one who keeps you on track...one who will always be straight with you and tell you when you're being stupid. You should be able to know that you can tell your friends anything, and it won't get broadcasted all over the city...trust. You should be able to have fun with your friends and have shared interests. That doesn't mean you always agree with everything they say. It means that you like some of the same things they like and you can do them together. Your friends should never be threatened by you bringing another friend into your circle, because your friends are like your extended family and are an extention of you. If your friends want you to be exclusive to them only, it may be time to find all new friends. No one should own your friendship. If your friends call and want to go somewhere and you don't, it should be ok to let them know you just don't feel like going out with them right now. They should be secure in your relationship that you don't have to spend all your time with them in order to remain close friends. You don't have to see your grandparents every day in order for them to continue to love you. It's the same with friends. Friendship should never be conditional, based on how much time you put into it. But, a certain amount of maintenance IS required to keep your relationship close. If you're wanting a break, it sounds like they're requiring more of you than you want to give. So, maybe just take up a new hobby for a while and see if it makes things go a little better for you. <*)))><


First find an event (dance, sporting event, concert, etc.) then straight up ask him. (It would help to find out beforehand what he's into and make sure the event is one that he would enjoy)Just ask plainly and don't make a big deal of it.


Is HEAVEN Eden??? I need tips on how to become a better follower in CHRIST.?

The most important thing is to hold Jesus higher than the church


at he allotted parking lot becaus you wont get towed away.


Why are many girls afraid and hate spiders?

Most girls were raised to hate spiders. It's a girl thing. As for me I have a bet tranchy.


What is the source of morals for someone who does not believe in any kind of god?

Being athiest doesn't mean you don't value life, I think if you value life that's enough to base morals off of your conscience.  How much you value life and living is what most laws are based on anyway so in a completely athiest society as long as the majority value life(which most would since the majority of people do) you could base the law off of that value since law isn't based on religious morals it's just based on preserving and respecting life.\n\nI'm athiest and my morals probably do come a bit from my parents, but mostly I just try to do what I feel is right.  The majority of athiests I know wouldn't deny that the morals in most religions are good things to adopt, they just don't want all the other crap that comes with the religion.  I have no problem following the golden rule, but I don't believe that I should have to scare myself into following it because I don't want to go to hell or dissapoint Jesus or whatever.  I believe that morals came before religion and that religion is just one way invented to get people to adopt the morals and to follow laws. If people are made to believe that there are eternal consequences for their actions they'll be more thoughtful before acting.  In the human society there are certain things you have to do to keep alive and to live well and they just happen to be more complicated than in the societies of other animals. The morals most of us have today are a survival instinct, we learned early on in our society that working together would help us thrive and in order to get people on your side you have to treat them a certain way and act a certain way yourself.  I think morals are more of a basis for religion than religion a basis for morals...religion needs morals but morals don't need religion.


what should I do if I love my best friend?

Truely speaking some one loving you or not is very personal to them. We cannot change ones decision of loving or not unless it happens from the opposite side.\n\nYou can still try to be dignified and stay in touch as a friend and try to impress. But if you know for sure the opposite person is not at all interested then its cheating on friendship. You can put certain tests. As a girl you can try to keep away from him and if he tries to come in touch, believe me, chances are that he loves you.\n\nIts would be the same for girls, don't you believe?


If you are in the US go with insuremylife.org\nIts a informational website about life insurance that also provides a look up tool to find a local agent.\nThey allow for one agent per zip code in their directory.  Register a bunch of zip codes near you.


is it bad to care about one of my jobs and not the other one?

It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.'\nRegards.


can i have the exact address of PATTS College of Aeronautics?

why would you not of picked that as your best answer? Its been 3 dang months?


WHAT ARE THE USES, IMPORTANCE OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AND AMINES, PLUS GIVE 2 EXAMPLES OF EACH.?

Aromatic Hydrocarbons are used widely in the world. They are used almost everywhere. The exampleas of aRomatic Hydrocarbon are Benzene(C6H6). It is one of the most basic substance found widely in nature.  They are used in manufacturind of various drugs, dyes, and also used as non polar Solvents. Some more exampleas are Toluene(C7H8), napthalene(used as napthalene balls), etc.\n\n Aromatic amines are slightly basic compounds. They are used in many places again in the industry. They usually have and Ar-NH2 or Ar-NHR' kind of a general formula. They are also used in a variety of Places


Is a person coming from Russia to U. S. on a work visa required to bring $1400.00?

I can't say for sure, but my wife is from Russia and her brother is coming on a work permit in January.  We helped him with his paperwork and we also signed an affidavit of support for him.  If there is a certain amount of money he needs to have we haven't been made aware of it yet.  But you should check with the BCIS (formerly INS)


My answer is google for the following reasons:\n\nPros of Google:\n\nAs a seach engine, google has the best relevance and presents the results in a way that I find easy to decide what pages are best for me. Its the best in terms of researching information.\n\nFor makin money, a #1 on google is worth many times more than a #1 on yahoo. Yahoo! blocks the top of the SERPs with sponsored ads.\n\nGoogle also has a neat interface. Yahoo is not bad too, but its interface is not that neat. The reason for that being it to be a portal. I think a nice interface is very important since people will come back more often if so.\n\nThe relevance of search results make its 'Feeling Lucky' feature pretty useful. Firefox address bar by defaults goes to 1 site listed on your search results.\n\nGoogle has tried to stay away from Spam/ misleading sites better than other search engines.\n\nCons of Google:\n\nHowever, few problems with google, its web crawler dosen't capture hyperlinks from PDF files stored on net, a feature which Yahoo provides.\n\nAlso, Google at present does not provide an index for video aggregation through the web crawler, a feature which Altavista provided since 1999. The problems include accuracy of the media file. That is the reason for providing Google Videos where users have to submit videos.\n\nDue to a larger share of 'searching' community, Google has been targeted by bloggers by planting Google Bombs. Because most bloggers mention the word failure with President Bush's name, the #1 site on searching Failure is the website of President Bush.\n\nYahoo is doing pretty good research in Search Technologies, for example Grokker.\n\nhttp://www.grokker.com/grokker.html?query=Anirudh%20Koul&Yahoo=true&Daypop=true&numResults=250


A secret society formed on May 1, 1776 by  Adam Weishaupt.  Though generally considered to be long defunct, many conspiracy theorists still cling to the notion of the Illuminati and Freemasons controlling the world through covert dealings.  Of course, since the name means "enlightened ones," the name is popular and many minor organizations have doubtlessly assumed that same name.


how do i remove leather smell from a new car?

Why would you want to?  They sell air freshner that smells like new car leather.  Why not hit a skunk?  That'd do it.  Or carry around a wet dog in the car.


in football who will leave in wildcard, who will play in superbowl 40, two teams.?

broncos vs giants, the giants will be able to stop the running game of shaun alexnader and be able to put some points up on them. as long as it doesnt come down to a last second field goal!!!!


discuss the vibrational frequencies of SiH4 molecule?

If you were going to discuss the vibrational frequencies of SiH4, I suppose you would want to compare it to something similar, like CH4.  Both of these molecules have 5 atoms, and are tetrahedral in shape.  That indicates that there will be 3N-6 modes, or 3(5)-6 = 9 vibrations.  The symmetry of these modes are governed by group symmetry rules, yielding an a1 stretch (1), an e bend (2), a t2 antisymm stretch (3) and a t2 bend (3), accounting for the nine modes.  Comparing to CH4, the vibrational frequencies (energies) for those modes that involve Si atom motion would be depressed due to the increased mass of Si.  An exception would be the a1 symmetric stretch as that should not involve Si motion.


History of Football \n From Mary Bellis,\nYour Guide to Inventors.\nFREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! \n\nAmerican football was started in 1879 with rules instituted by Walter Camp.\nDerived from the English game of rugby, American football was started in 1879 with rules instituted by Walter Camp, player and coach at Yale University.\n\nWalter Camp\nWalter Camp was born April 17, 1859, in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Yale from 1876 to 1882, where he studied medicine and business. Walter Camp was an author, athletic director, chairman of the board of the New Haven Clock Company, and director of the Peck Brothers Company. He was general athletic director and head advisory football coach at Yale University from 1888-1914, and chairman of the Yale football committee from 1888-1912. Camp played football at Yale and helped evolve the rules of the game away from Rugby and Soccer rules into the rules of American Football as we know them today.\nOne precursor to Walter Camp's influence was William Ebb Ellis, a student at the Rugby School in England. In 1823, Ellis was the first person noted for picking up the ball during the soccer game and running with it, thereby breaking and changing the rules. In 1876, at the Massosoit convention, the the first attempts at writing down the rules of American football were made. Walter Camp edited every American Football rulebook until his death in 1925.\n\nWalter Camp contibuted the following changes from Rugby and Soccer to American football: \n\none side retained undisputed possession of the ball, until that side gives up the ball as a result of its own violations \nthe line of scrimmage \n11 on a team instead of 15 \ncreated the quarter-back and center positions \nforward pass \nstandardized the scoring system, numerical scoring \ncreated the safety, interference, penalties, and the neutral zone \ntackling as low as the knee was permitted - 1888 \na touchdown increased in value to six points and field goals went down to three points - 1912\nThe NFL or the National Football League, was formed in 1920.


What Disney cartoon character portrayed The Ghost of Christmas Past in Mickey's Christmas Carol?

Jiminy Cricket\nIt was voiced by Eddy Carroll


What is a easy way to get 8mm film to a DVD?

There are no easy ways, they are all very equipment intensive, and expensive. Probably a web search on your favorite search engine will turn up a company that will do it.


whats the best way to sell my house FAST without losing too much money?

I really need more info, but a good Realtor will do a comparative market analysis (average price per square foot of similar homes sold in the same area over the last few months and shave a few thousand dollars off and may ask for an "as is" addendum to accompany any offers. Has the foreclosure been published yet? You will have at least 90 days (and probably 120) to close the house from the start of foreclosure. Unfortunately, you haven't much time to negotiate. How "hot" is your market? You migh want to see if your Realtor will take a 5% listing, keeping 2% and offering 3% on the MLS. Hope this helps


Why do hotdogs come in packages of 10, but buns come only in packs of 8?

It isn't true you end up in an endless purchasing cycle - and it's easy to work out where the cycle ends via product of primes:\n\n10 = 5*2\n8 = 2*2*2\n\nOur hotdogs and buns converge at 5*2*2*2, or 40\n\nThat's 4 packs of hotdogs and 5 packs of buns.


which of the following statements correctly describes the substance with the formula KI?

There is a 1:1 ration of potassium cations to iodide anions.


Well, it weighs nothing if your in the pool and you are floating, you will not be able to weigh yourself, this is because in the water your density is such that your weight is canceled out.\nA clouds mass on the other hand is dependant on the size of the cloud.


Is it possible to build a device capable of time travel but wouldn't work due to the enormous power it needs?

If you actually care, read "Time Travel In Einstein's Universe" by J. Richard Gott.  It actually proposes multiple ways this is possible.\n\nMy favorite which I learned in physics class is the fact that velocity warps time.  The closer you get to the speed of light, the slower time moves for you. I've read this, and it is definately true, we had to derive the formula in physics, and calculate the time, lenghth(which decreases with speed), and mass (which increases with speed) distortion as well. The new time which has passed is equal to the time passed of a stationary observer over one minus the square root of velocity squared over the speed of light squared.  The effects of this are very negligable unless you are moving at speeds very very close to the speed of light, at least over 90% of the speed of light, and we haven't gotten anywhere close yet.  But theoretically if you were traveling very close to the speed of light, you could rotate the earth for what seems like days to you and then have years pass on earth, thus in a way traveling into the future.  Also, it gets slower and slower so that it is thought that time would actually stop if you were moving at the speed of light, and so now what happens if you move even faster? Some think it might cause you to go back in time.  It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, however in his book, Gott discusses looping around strings(the strings from string theory) which warp space time, and discusses ways to "beat" light and actually show up someplace before you left.\n\nTime definately slows down with velocity, therefore time travel definately occurs, however, i actually have a problem with the time travel of humans.  Because along with time dialating, mass also dialates, and length contracts, if we were to approach speeds significant enough to distort time, our mass would increase and length would decrease.  Now since density is mass over volume, wouldn't that mean that our density would increase dramatically? wouldn't our blood then become so dense and viscous that it prevents blood flow and our cells become deprived of oxygen and we die? Because of this, I find it unlikely that we will ever be able to time travel, but if we can accelerate objects enough, we will probably eventually be able to send other things into the future.


writers block is IMPOSSIBLE to stop.. trust me i know... just make your enviorment around you less distracting.. thats what i try and do... so that all you have to focus on is that ONE thing... lol you can try it i donno if it will work for you but it sure does work for me!!! lol


What is a good gift for a left handed person?

If it's a student, we always appreciate left-handed friendly notebooks - usually those with the spirals at the top.  The primary annoyances for left handed people are pencils, notebooks with the spiral in the middle, and desks and chairs set up for right-handed people.  \n\nAs a left-handed person, there's not very many "left-handed" gifts that I'd appreciate.  Most are over-priced gimmicks.


I am having problem writing and sending yahoo mail...please help?


Is it a sign of an anxiety disorder if somebody compulsively rocks back and forth to music often?

I don't think he does. The deep thinking and constant brooding can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.\n\nAnxiety, anger and depression are feelings that intertwine. Try yoga, deep breathing or meditation.\n\nWe live in a consumer culture that is always go-go-go! So once in a while, just relax and take a deep breath.


Data network, video network and voice network all in one.\nUsually, this refers to phone system which runs on ethernet network (type of VOIP).\nThe idea is that there is reduced cost in maintaining only one network.


list of highest mountains of each continents?

Here is the list:\n\n\nMount Everest 8850m (29035ft) Asia \nAconcagua 6959m (22831ft) S. America \nMount McKinley 6194m (20320ft) N. America \nMount Kilimanjaro 5963m (19563ft) Africa \nMount Elbrus 5633m (18481ft) Europe \nPuncak Jaya 4884m (16023ft) Oceania \nVinson Massif 4897m (16066ft) Antarctica \n\n\n\nThe highest mountains in general are\n\nMount Everest 8850m (29035ft) Nepal \nQogir (K2) 8611m (28250ft) Pakistan \nKangchenjunga 8586m (28169ft) Nepal \nLhotse 8501m (27920ft) Nepal \nMakalu I 8462m (27765ft) Nepal \nCho Oyu 8201m (26906ft) Nepal \nDhaulagiri 8167m (26794ft) Nepal \nManaslu I 8156m (26758ft) Nepal \nNanga Parbat 8125m (26658ft) Pakistan \nAnnapurna I 8091m (26545ft) Nepal \n\nThe dormant volcano Mauna Kea (on the Big Island of Hawaii) could be considered the tallest mountain in the world. If you measure it from its base in the Hawaiian Trough (3,280 fathoms deep) to its summit of 13,796 feet, it reaches a height of 33,476 feet. \n\nAlso see The Volcanic "Seven Summits" \nat http://www.skimountaineer.com/ROF/VolcanicSeven.html\n\n\nSee all lists related to mountains at\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains


How many of you are ready to die for your nation?

People love their countries but it is a matter of personal choice as to what can they do for their countries.


eyzon47's answer is right on target - a thin, moisture-wicking first layer (polypropylene or some other synthetic like CoolMax, etc.) followed by thick  wool second layer for cushioning.  If you are prone to blisters, try applying something like Coach's tape or moleskin or one of the other fancy things like second-skin to the trouble spots before hitting the trail.  You have to keep this in mind when buying your hiking shoes - try them on with thick socks to make sure you have enough space.


is dell a good computer i do not know how i feel about dell they have a good clean name but i dont?

Are you talking desktop or laptop?\n\nI'm very happy with my Dell laptop.  For a desktop I think you could get something very good quality that wouldn't be as expensive as a Dell.


Why can't I do anything on this web site but post questions?  Almost all of the other links are dead.?

This is BETA website and is underconstruction.


How soon can you know if you are pregnant?

after you missed your period... then a week after..


why are all pics from any website fuzzy on my computer all the time?

Check your browser settings, perhaps there is an option that shows blur images to save download time


Which is correct? "He is better than me." or "He is better than I (am)."?

The key is apparently the word "than". The following is a quote from American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language at education.yahoo.com. \n\n Since the 18th century grammarians have insisted that than should be regarded as a conjunction in all its uses, so that a sentence such as  Bill is taller than Tom  should be construed as an elliptical version of the sentence  Bill is taller than Tom is.  According to this view, the case of a pronoun following than is determined by whether the pronoun serves as the subject or object of the verb that is "understood." Thus, the standard rule requires  Pat is taller than I  (not me) on the assumption that this sentence is elliptical for  Pat is taller than I am  but allows  The news surprised Pat more than me,  since this sentence is taken as elliptical for  The news surprised Pat more than it surprised me.  However, than is quite commonly treated as a preposition when followed by an isolated noun phrase, and as such occurs with a pronoun in the objective case:  John is taller than me.  Though this usage is still widely regarded as incorrect, it is predominant in speech and has reputable literary precedent, appearing in the writing of such respected authors as Shakespeare, Johnson, Swift, Scott, and Faulkner. It is also consistent with the fact that than is clearly treated as a preposition in the than whom construction, as in  a poet than whom (not than who) no one has a dearer place in the hearts of his countrymen.  Still, the writer who risks a sentence like  Mary is taller than him  in formal writing must be prepared to defend the usage against objections of critics who are unlikely to be dissuaded from the conviction that the usage is incorrect.·Comparatives using as . . . as can be analyzed as parallel to those using than. Traditional grammarians insist that  I am not as tall as he  is the only correct form; in formal writing, one should adhere to this rule. However, one can cite both literary precedent and syntactic arguments in favor of analyzing the second as as a preposition (which would allow constructions such as  I am not as tall as him).


Who sang the disco song Heartbeat in the late 70 early 80s?

The band King Crimson, with its vocalist Adrian Belew.


Why do people say "You can't HAVE your cake and EAT it too"?

If you think of the "and" operator in grammar as a "plus" in math, then no--both can't exist simultaneously (well, after you poop it out I guess).\n\nAnd since people want to emphasize you not being able to have something more than the action maybe that's why they say the HAVE first.


I am a adult looking for a beginers volleyball/wolleyball club in southeastern MI.?

In Southgate (about 10 miles south of Detroit), there is the Zodiac Club, they have wolleyball there.


if you have been dying to see a movie for a really long time,with your mom,and she gets sick,would u hate her?

No, because getting sick was beyond her control.  She did not choose being sick over seeing a movie with you.  Trust me, she would much rather have enjoyed a nice movie with you.


Does every phenonmenon follow normal distribution curve??

No.  There are a lot of different types of distributions to model the many phenomena in the universe and in society.\n\nCheck out this list:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probability_distribution\nThe normal distribution is way down in the list somewhere!


can i connect another home computer to my sbc dsl and what do i need?

Well along with your SBC Yahoo! DSL subscription you should have received a Router with built in wireless connections.\n\nYou will need either an ethernet cable if you are connecting wired [1 comes with package] or you should get a USB or Laptop Wireless card preferably D-Link, Airlink, Linksys etc. Look around local stores and internet for deals on these. Anything around $20 is a good deal.


i have a stong knowldge about hacking . i am aa b.tech student. any ooppertuinity for me?

Work for the government, an operating system company, or an anti-virus firm. CIA/FBI pay real well and they're always looking for good anti-hackers.


nope.  if they say they are, they're just looking for an easy out.  I know several men who have been in the same monogamous relationship for decades and have never cheated, and they're happy.  there are lots of men out there who are very interested in a committed, monogamous relationship - and they're the good ones :)


What are the pouch-bearing mammals called?

Marsupials\n\nYou can find more details here http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/marsupial/marsupial.html


Who are major competitors for Johnson and Johnson?

I drink whisky\nu drink whine\nguess what ya'll its Gangsta Time!!!!!\n\nOakland in the House!!!!!! *RZ*\nSnoop doggy dogg and Randy Z are at the Door\nReady to make an enterance so back on up\ncause we're about to rip Sh*t up!!\n\ncome'on 3 months and no selection??


Why should the subjects Literature and Grammar be merged?

No.  Literature is the study of written art, in the form of novels, stories, or poetry.  Grammar is the study of language, in the form of sentence structure, word selection, and written composition.  Grammar is an aspect of literature study, since proper grammar and grammatical choices can offer insight to literature.  Grammar, however, is applicable to more than just literature, and is funamental to a proper understanding of language even in everyday discussions or quick e-mails.  Grammar should be taught and mastered before literature is carefully examined.  Grammar applies to a broader array of fields; literature os a more narrow and advanced topic.


Can I request a custom Firefox extension?

You could go here (http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewforum.php?f=8) to request an extension.


zara, hannes and mauritz, mango, max, benetton, promode, womans secret, c and a, pretty much the same as in every big cities in europe, and many other high class brands are represented\ngreat pleace by the way, and loads of pretty girls


I have an OLD family bible & would like to find anyone from that family to return it to. How do I find them?

You could try a Google search, such as:\n\n"Wade Bedell" "san antonio"


Two tuning forks are struck at the same time.?

The two original 20 and 226. Plus the sum of the two 246, and the difference 206.


Double-click on My Computer, stick your floppy disk in, right click once on 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) and click Format. Choose which option that you like....


What is better for the environment a real or a fake Christmas tree?

The best thing for the environment would be to have a live Christmas tree that gets planted after the holidays.


Why does everyone appear to argue about the answer on this thing?

Hadn't noticed nor do I care, people are people and I have not seen any arguements over the best answer picked. Some people may simply think it was not the best answer and give it a thumbs down due to that. All that matters here is the asker was satisfied.


Now that Autodesk bought out Alias, will 3DSMax and Maya become one software package?

Not for at least one more version of each package.  At first they're just planning to make each program more friendly to the other's file formats.  That's what they said in their press release.\n\nHowever, in my opinion they can't go on for long with two programs that have so much overlap in functionality.  Unless they intentionally cripple or limit one or both they're wasting money having two redundant R&D paths.\n\nWhich brings me to my last point - Maya will likely benefit most in the coming version(s) from the much larger budget for their development than they had with Alias as it's own tiny company (compared to Discreet/Autodesk)


what does "pen is mightier than the sword" mean?

I believe it to mean that if you kill someone (with a sword)they die, that's it.  But if you write things about them (with a pen), everyone will see it and it could survive through the ages.  so the person will be punished longer.\n\nDoes that help?


Where can I find the MSN messenger moving emoticons?

Do you mean winks?\nhttp://www.soft20.com/download-7-25384.html\n\nYou can also try this site:\nhttp://www.mess.be/


What is the best place to stay in kirkwood?

For any ski area in Lake Tahoe, I recommend the Embassy Suites in South Lake Tahoe. It is on the California side (no casino = no smoke and noise), has an excellent free breakfast every morning, and has free beer and wine each night. The buses for Kirkwood, Sierra, Squaw, etc. stop at the front door, so you are about a half hour from Kirkwood without needing a car. You can walk to the Heavenly Gondola next door. If you like gambling, the casinos are across the street.


Which is correct -- "He is smarter than me," or "He is smarter than I." ?

He is smarter than I. \n\nThe key is than. You have ended the sentence with a than-clause, but, according to proper grammar, you must have a subject and verb to have a clause. And you do. Basically, you have removed the rest of the words from the clause because they are understood. Theoretically, the sentence should be "He is smarter than I am smart." "..than I am smart" is the clause.   \n\nThis also works with as-clauses, "He is as smart as I." As odd as it sounds, you would finish that thought by saying, "He is as smart as I am smart." \n\nWhen ending a sentence with either a than or as-clause, you can always test it by finishing the clause.


In order to completely clear searches in your web browser, you have to do two steps.\n\nFirst (for Internet Explorer), click on Tools tab, internet options, and Clear History button. After you do that, set 'Days to keep pages in history' to *0*.\n\nSecond (and this is just as important as the first step), click on Tools tab, internet options, 'Content' tab, and click on the *AutoComplete* button (in the Personal information area). Click on 'ClearForms' button.\n\nDoing both of those steps should completely clear your web searches.


I need help my Yahoo Browser constantly crashes what is the problem?

I had this same problem! It annoyed me for the longest time, but I found that it was spyware. It was also spyware that made my computer run louder and harder than normal. All you do is download a trusted adware/spyware remover, I used Microsoft BETA http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx) and its free too. Try it.


Can anyone give me a few website names that will give me a free link back to my website, Page Rank 5 and up?

You need to look for sites that are of similar subject to your site, and link from them.\n\nA lot of search engines rate you by links coming in.  They will also rate you on the quality of those sites.


what do you do to get into an american school on full schorlarship?

Many schools will give you a full ride if you become a National Merit Scholar. For instance, Arizona State University, U of Oklahoma, and U of Alaska at Fairbanks all offer full ride scholarships for National Merit Scholars. To become a National Merit Scholar, you need a high score on the PSAT.


A low residue diet is basically a low-fiber diet.  I.E., to avoid lots of whole grains, many fresh fruits & vegetables.  It also includes low amounts of dairy and prune juice!\n\nQuestion is, why are you on a low-residue diet?  Do you have diverticu-litis/-losis or Crohn's?  If so, this diet is strictly for during flare ups--it's not something to continue forever (as most people might believe).  When symtpoms go away, you need to slowly reintroduce fiber back into your diet (make sure to drink more water/fluids as well) and if any food does cause any trouble, just eliminate it from your diet.  But do NOT eliminate high fiber foods from your diet.\n\nAnd as far as diverticulitis/-osis--there is no proof that seeds & nuts cause a problem between flare ups (as many doctors would have you avoid!).


no.\n\nTruth: Jose Rizal was in London in July - September 1888. Hitler’s mother lived and remained in Austria which is 1,135 km., away. Considering the distance, it is completely impossible for Rizal, to have fathered Hitler.


can someone please tell me y some pplz think its stupid to to smoke pot but ok to drink all the time?¿?

Wow, your message is not a good advertisement for legalizing pot!\n\nBut to answer your question, because they don't get it. They believe that pot is to blame for all drug use and that it leads to harder drugs.\n\nBooze and pot do different things, either one is real bad for you if not used in moderation. Some people are not capable of moderation with the use of their drug of choice.


why do people think they know everything from a gangs perspective as if they know what really goes on ?

Gang life gets a lot of 'coverage' in movies, music, etc., people who havent live that life hear about it a little and then think they know it all.  \n\nThats why you see phoney ass kids (typically white) who come from good neighborhoods claiming to be from this gang or the other, wearing colors, and kicking their s hi t to  the side, and thats why they end up getting killed.  hope that helps.


That answer changes every second. The internet is not just one computer hidden in some basement somewhere. You personally contribute to the internet size everytime that you log onto your service provider. The Internet is basically every connected computer and server in the world communicating amongst each other.


how long would it take the police to get to my house if I tear the do not remove tags off my pillows?

See that "FedEx truck" parked outside your place?  That's them.  See, everytime a pillow is purchased, the Secret Pillow Intelligence Taskforce (or SPIT) is dispatched to the location of the purchaser of said goods to enforce this important code of law.  I would advise against it.


hehe not a single chance...CHEALSEA....well liverpool rox though!


what song stayed longer ranked number one in the charts ?

I'm not sure, but santana's "Smooth" feat rob thomas stayed for more than a year in the charts and for stgh like 17 weeks at the n°1 position


Language is always changing, therefore the language that was first spoken by humans no longer exists.  It is the mother that gave birth to all of the languages that exist today.  The mother's spirit is in all the children, but none of the children are the mother. \n \nA sort of Holy Grail of linguistics would be to discover what the mother of all languages was like.  It's possible that with enough study we can figure out something about it-- we have after all learned quite a bit about Indo-European, a prehistorical language which has been discovered by careful examinations of the commonalities between modern languages stretching all the way across Europe and Asia. \n \nThe first language probably developed along with the first speakers, people who lived long enough ago that not just their cultures but even their bodies were substantially different from how things are now. \n \nIt's pure speculation, but I think that sign language and spoken language probably emerged at the same time, in that strange noble race.  Sign and spoken languages seem to me to share a spiritual core, to be the same in their essence.  The great singular power of our facility of language is to make any thing mean any other thing.  A pile of rocks may mean a burning fire.  Some strangely shaped lines can mean the very "meaning" itself.  What a glorious world. \n \n<3


My son is in the navy and he is on the uss theodore roosevelt over by iraq,?

Ship movements are classified for security purposes and discussion of ship movements coud endanger her safety and the safety of your son. If you have an emergency or need a health & welfare report, contact the Red Cross.


Which are the 5 most famous Bolywood dialogues?

You ask for 5, I give you 10. Here are some of my favourites :\n\n1) Saara shehar mujhe Lion ke naam se jaanta hai - Ajit\n\n2)Yeh haath humko Dede Thakur - Gabbar\n\n3)Rishte me to hum tumhare baap hote hain, naam hai Shahenshah - Amitabh Bachan\n\n4) I talk english, walk english speak eanglish and eat english beacuse u see english is a very funny langauge - Namak Halaal\n\n5) Ek machar saala aadmi ko hijda bana deta hain - Nana Patekar.\n\n6) Yahan say puchaas koos door jab bucha raat koo roota hay too maan kehtee hay k soo jaa nahin to gabbar aa jay gaa - Gabbar\n\n7) Tumhara naam kya hai, Basanti - Sholey\n\n8) Aisa to Aadmi Life mein Doich time bhaagta hai. Olympic ka race ho, yaa Police ka case ho. Tum kisliye bhaagta hai bhai? – Amar Akbar Anthony\n\n9) "Daaru peene se liver kharaab ho jaata hai." - Satte pe Satta\n\n10) Aab Tera Kya Hoga Kaaliya - Gabbar


What is W5S Corrugated Material that meets 1185g/m2?

The c indicates corrugated.  The s indicates solid.\nExcerpt...\nType CF (corrugated fiberboard) can be obtained in grades 3, 5, 6, 11, 13, and 15, with compliance symbols of V3c, W5c, W6c, V11c, V13c, and V15c. The small "c" indicates corrugated fiberboard.\n\nType SF (solid fiberboard) can be obtained in grades 125, 175, 200, 275, 350, 500 and 600 with compliance symbols of V2s, V3s, V4s, W5s, and W6s, as shown in figure 2-1, tables 2-3 and 2-4, which are taken from ASTM D 4727. The small "s" indicates solid fiberboard.


Try to get yourself into English language environment, i.e.  listen to radio/tv program in English (may start with english subtitle,it'll help in catching the vocabulary), practise often (speak, write, read). And find chances to hang out with English native speakers. :)


How many years of school to be a doctor?

There is a very specific answer to this question at the link below.  Just so you know, it will take about 5-7 years.


This question may as well be written in French.....what??????


Why does Leno and Letterman start at 35 past the hour?

The start times for both "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" and "Late Night with David Letterman" were pushed back by 5 minutes (to 11:35 and 12:35, respectively) beginning in September of 1991. The extra 5 minutes gave affiliated stations the opportunity to add an additional commercial break during their profitable late newscasts.\n\nFrom wikipedia:\n\nStarting in September 1991, the show began five minutes later, at the request of NBC affiliates (though Letterman had a different reason for the delay: "With the extra five minutes, I will make certain that my make-up is absolutely perfect").


how did christians worship before constatine devised the trinity and roman catholocism?

Study Modalism, not to be confused with Patripassianism.\n\nThe Trinity was a product of philosophy, and politics.  Theological Evolution.  You can see that early "trinitarians" rarely agreed with each other, and all held the 'heresy of sub-ordination'\n\nIt was not until the Council of Nicea that the trinity was given a 'solid' form that could be built upon by later councils.\n\nEusubius, from which we know most of what we know about Nicea, went to the council for the express purpose that modalists would not have a voice in the council, and they didn't.  He origianlly went to help arius, but had been misinformed about his beliefs, and then supported athanasius, since Esubius liked Origen's teachings.\n\nWhen studying modalism, remember that trinitarians oversimplify the doctrine and label it as patripassianism.  This comes soley from claims from thier ancient enemies such as Tertullian and Hippolytus.  \n\nModalism beleives that Jesus was the messiah, God manifested in the flesh, but that he WAS NOT God in three persons, but rather God in A person, who was the image of the invisible God.  The Logos, the plan God had in His mind since the Beginning.\n\nPatripassianism is the view that the Father died on the cross. I am not a modalist. God did not die on the cross, the human flesh died on the cross, not the divine Spirit that dwelt fully within Him.\n\nWere Praxeas and Sabellius patripassianists?  Really, NO ONE can say yes or no.  All we have are biased writings from thier enemies.  Historically, no one knows.\n\nThere is but ONE God.  Jesus is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.


what's the tallest building in the world?

tallest building: Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan (1,670 hieght)\ntallest tower: Canadian National (CN) Tower, \nToronto, Canada (1,815 hieght)


"Web search engines work by storing information about a large number of web pages, which they retrieve from the WWW itself. These pages are retrieved by a web crawler (sometimes also known as a spider) — an automated web browser which follows every link it sees. The contents of each page are then analyzed to determine how it should be indexed (for example, words are extracted from the titles, headings, or special fields called meta tags). Data about web pages is stored in an index database for use in later queries. Some search engines, such as Google, store all or part of the source page (referred to as a cache) as well as information about the web pages, whereas some store every word of every page it finds, such as AltaVista. This cached page always holds the actual search text since it is the one that was actually indexed, so it can be very useful when the content of the current page has been updated and the search terms are no longer in it. This problem might be considered to be a mild form of linkrot, and Google's handling of it increases usability by satisfying user expectations that the search terms will be on the returned web page. This satisfies the principle of least astonishment since the user normally expects the search terms to be on the returned pages. Increased search relevance makes these cached pages very useful, even beyond the fact that they may contain data that may no longer be available elsewhere."


I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "seems to control my computer" but when I did use WMP in the past (I now moved to iTunes) it served me fairly well for a basic music player. It's music library isn't particularly great in organizing properly, but if you arn't too big on music it's fine... Sorry if this doesn't answer your question.


You get into a league with a few of your friends. You each make your "team" full of players on real NFL teams. The players on your team don't play together in real life. You get points based on their real life stats. If you have Peyton Manning and he throws 4 TDs in real life, then you get his stats. The team with the best stats wins.


At what age does a woman usually hit menopause?  And what are some of the signs of it?

35 is way too early for menopause, but it could be perimenopause (aka pre-menopause). There is helpful info in the link below.


Quote: Who said "Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?"?

Mark Twain. It means that the person is frazzled and doesn't know what to do next, what to think, or where to go!


What is an example of cosine waveshapes in nature?

Transverse electromagnetic waves (light,microwaves etc), the cosinewave shape is the same as calling something sinusoidal.\n\nSoundwave amplitudes can be sinusoidal.\n\nThe swing of a pendulum, simple harmonic motion.\n\nsinusoidal functions are solutions to many differential equations we find in nature.\n\nwaves on strings!


Rylog,\n Birdflu infected upto 133 members as per some records. This is only infected when they got in touch with those birds or their excreta.  But the whole world is getting worried if it across from human to human. Upto now all infections are from bird to human, not human to human. Example for human to human infections are winter flu, but we got vaccine for that. Where as for birdflue, there is no vaccine as such. Roche, a company  which manufactures TamiFle might help for this. Scientists are still working on the vaccine. \n\nHope this helps..


What are some great holiday gifts for a six (6) year old girl?

any barbie stuff\nor doll stuff\nor sparkly stuff / lip gloss\nmainly barbies!!!


What pragmatic phenomena play an important part in foreign language teaching?

First, it pays for a person to learn something of the structure of the language they want to learn, especially in the ways it differs from their native language.  That is, if this language normally puts the verb at the end of the sentence, whereas English normally puts it between the subject and the object.  However, this also presupposes they know something of the structure of their own native language.  In America, that's not a foregoing conclusion.  The schools teach very little of English structure anymore.  I have asked any number of young people of my acquaintance, and they have never even heard of diagramming sentences, not even as an exercise the teacher might put on the blackboard, let alone something they would be expected to do.  In my sixth grade class, we had ten sentences to diagram for homework every day.


What does it mean when you have weird dreams EVERY night?

This means that you are very creative, and that you are always thinking something exciting and different.


How many years did it take Pioneer 10 to reach Pluto?

Pioneer 10 never reached Pluto.  In fact, no probe ever has.  There is, however, a new space probe called New Horizons that will go to Pluto, and beyond.


I have problems with my tonsils and was told it's allergies.  Who do I see, an Allergist or Otolaryngist?

You might want to see an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) doctor. They specialize in that area...


how do i get a lot of money really really fast?

Depends how fast really, really fast is, because if you want it like NOW!, then you need to find a scratch ticket, but that relies on odds, but if you want money in like a month, EARN IT LIKE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE JOBS.


During the 1950s, several communications researchers realized that there was a need to allow general communication between users of various computers and communications networks. This led to research into decentralized networks, queuing theory, and packet switching. The subsequent creation of ARPANET in the United States in turn catalyzed a wave of technical developments that made it the basis for the development of the Internet. Contrary to popular myth, the DoD did not create the ARPANET so that they could communicate to the US Government after a nuclear war.\n\nThe first TCP/IP wide area network was operational in 1984 when the United States' National Science Foundation (NSF) constructed a university network backbone that would later become the NSFNet. It was then followed by the opening of the network to commercial interests in 1995. Important separate networks that offered gateways into, then later merged into the Internet include Usenet, Bitnet and the various commercial and educational X.25 networks such as Compuserve and JANET. The ability of TCP/IP to work over these pre-existing communication networks allowed for a great ease of growth. Use of Internet as a phrase to describe a single global TCP/IP network originated around this time.\n\nThe collective network gained a public face in the 1990s. In August 1991 CERN in Switzerland publicized the new World Wide Web project, two years after Tim Berners-Lee had begun creating HTML, HTTP and the first few web pages at CERN in Switzerland. In 1993 the Mosaic web browser version 1.0 was released, and by late 1994 there was growing public interest in the previously academic/technical Internet. By 1996 the word "Internet" was common public currency, but it referred almost entirely to the World Wide Web.\n\nMeanwhile, over the course of the decade, the Internet successfully accommodated the majority of previously existing public computer networks (although some networks such as FidoNet have remained separate). This growth is often attributed to the lack of central administration, which allows organic growth of the network, as well as the non-proprietary open nature of the Internet protocols, which encourages vendor interoperability and prevents any one company from exerting too much control over the network.


what would cause having blood in the eye?

Is it actual blood dripping out of your eye or just redness?  Redness can be caused by a number of things (bacteria, viruses, allergies, irritation, etc).  See an optometrist or ophthalmologist so that it can be treated appropriately.


how do you get around the websense content filter?

I did a brief search and found this\nhttp://www.bstpierre.org/Articles/CircumventingWebsense.html\nand this as well\nhttp://www.peacefire.org/\nOtherwise I have no knowledge about websense


Sorry, I'm not attracted to "mean". \nAssertive, yes ( nice arms & chest helps also.)\nBut nope, not "mean"


Try this website:  http://www.overclockers.com


One place to ask would be the Albany Public Library. (They can answer any other questions you may have, also.)\n\n518.427.4300


if wolverine were to have a younger sis or brother, which would be funnier?

James Howlett,Wolverines real name, did have a younger brother and he had claws like Wolvie, but he died according to the mini series 'Origin.'  Then in the mini series about the end of Wolverines life he had an older brother.  Don't quote me, but I am at work and check my comics right now.


Sometimes the translation from another language looses much in translation, especially with Westerners, who have preconceived ideas.  The paragraph below was written by a Nigerian and perhaps is a pretty good translation:\n\n“A substantial number of Igbo females bear names associated with Chi, `the Igbo personal life force', while equally a substantial number of males bear names associated with Chi's compound form, Chukwu (Chi ukwu) translated as `big Chi'. We refer to all these as Chi names. (However, where essential distinctions are drawn between the two, we refer to them as Chi names or Chukwu names respectively).”


where can i purchase mr ed talking horse dvd?


Do "mexican jumping beans" really jump? What's the secret?

Yes, Mexican Jumping Beans really jump!\n\nThe "secret" that makes these beans jump is a tiny moth larvae that lives inside the bean. The moth lays its eggs in the flower of the plant, and the eggs are incorporated into the seeds. The larvae then eat out the interior of the bean and live there. When the larvae move, so does the bean. Eventually, the larvae turn into moths that emerge from the beans to repeat the cycle.


how did yahooza dot com get to level 4 by answering 39 qns and asking 59 qns?

Hey everyone, I'm the yahooza guy and I work on the Y! Answers team, so please do not count my score as I need 'em to see all the advanced tools for higher level users. I don't mean to pollute the high scores.


how many feet is it from the pitchers mound to home plate?

The correct answer is 60 Feet 6 Inches.\n\nIt is 60 Feet between the bases but from the mound to home plate is 60'6".


How many toys should one child get for christmas?

One toy is quite enough, but that one toy should be the most she or he likes. Also you can try give them more usefull christmas gift by giving them education equipments or attractive education toys. it much usefull I think.


Try "A Lesson Is Learned But The Damage Is Irreversible."\n\nIf you like stylized, anime-style art, try "Sam and Fuzzy" or "Girly."\n\nYou might also consult the list of Best Webcomics of 2005.


what is ADP (Auditory Processing Diorder)?

This site:  http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/auditory.asp\n\nIs the best resource for this question.  There is no need to quote it, and just please go read it :)


I would like to know what goes on in a nitro funny car but can't find anything.?

Go to NHRA website, all of your questions should be answered there.


Yep.  Just like Earl Weaver, God made everything happen "in the big inning."


Do police cars get in more accidents due to the speed in which they travel through traffic in emergenicies?

Actually no.  Police training equips patrol officers how to properly handle and anticipate road traffic.  The accident rate hasn't spiked to any noticable amount since this type of proceedure has been ratified.  Police officers will even push other cars and vehicles off the road if they don't move.  So no, i don't believe so.


how will i change answer of my secret qs in yahoo mail box?

click on my account, that where you can change all the necessary account settings.


Why, for the majority, is academia so liberal when it comes to politics?

Academia is so liberal because they learn so much about everything that the feel they must accept it all.  So they begin to think of everything as relative, including right and wrong.  Eventually they think they are so much smarter than everyone because they are so 'open-minded' that they lose their souls in their quest to be 'open-minded'.  Not only will they support a religious Jihad that kills innocent people but they will blame it on the innocent people that are killed because we 'just don't understand' our attackers.  So, in summary, academia is so liberal because they want to be relativists about everything.  They forget that to have shades of gray, there needs to be black and white.


Local sales tax rate * Price of item = Tax on that item\n\nPrice of item + Tax on that item = Final item cost with tax


Why don't Ivy League Football teams participate in Bowl games?

Check out this site.  It is an in-depth look into Ivy League Schools.  Why no Bowl Games?  Probably because they don't win enough games/have a tough enough schedule.  I think the last Ivy League Bowl Game was the Rose Bowl when Brown played.  I can't recall the year, though.\n\nivyleaguesports.com


I want to know any advice about the University of Missouri Columbia?

Visit the website. You can get a sense what the school in general believes in what events they put on and if the school has a newspaper read it. This is all in order to get a general sense. I would also plan a trip there, find some students talk to them.\n\nhttp://www.missouri.edu/


why can't I find an image of Teufelhunden, the 'Devil Dog' that is a part of Marine Corps lore?

Heres a picture: http://www.embassymarine.org/teufelhunden1775.jpg\n\nGo do a Google Image Search and you will find more


CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification is awarded by Cisco® on passing four individual exams as below:\n1. CCNP BSCI Exam BSCI 642-801,\n2. CCNP Switching Exam 642-811\n3. CCNP Remote Access Exam BCRAN 642-821 \n4. CCNP CIT Exam 642-831 \nHowever, you need to be a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) to be eligible for appearing for CCNP certification exams.\n\nYou can visit the official Cisco website for CCNP at:\nhttp://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le37/le10/learning_certification_type_home.html\n\nAlso, checkout other websites below for more information:\nhttp://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/ccnp.htm\nhttp://www.staffs.ac.uk/cisco/ccnp.htm\n\nIn addition, simulators are available for CCNA, and CCNP. A simulator is a software tool that simulates real router network for learning purpose. You can find such simulators at:\nhttp://www.boson.com/AboutNetSim.html and\nhttp://routersimulator.certexams.com/


being a single parent with no diploma, How can i get my high school diploma in a short amount of time?

Go to your local library and get the most current book: "How to Study For G.E.D Test" or similar tittle. You can study on your own, or check the school board and see if they have free adult education classes. Study your weakest subjects, review the others, and understand how the test will be given. Then go for it! Good luck :)


How can I find scuba diving buddies when I don't have any contacts in the area I want to dive?

I would suggest visiting a local dive store (LDS) and checking: a) on any buddy lists they may have; b) any shop dives they do (typically these are free shore dives); c) any dive clubs in the area they are aware of; and d) any local charters they do. Heck, visit more than one LDS!\n\nAlso, taking an advanced class might allow you to also meet new people.


When howard made his last speech saying he saved a mans life that was going to jump from a bridge what happend

That incident took place over ten years ago.A guy called in from the top of the G W bridge contemplating suicide.The police soon arrived on the seen,but Howard talked him through it and eventualy got him to come down and call off the suicide attempt


A hiccup or hiccough (generally pronounced "hiccup" independent of the spelling) is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm; typically this repeats several times a minute. The sudden rush of air into the lungs causes the glottis to close, creating the "hic" noise. A bout of hiccups generally resolves by itself, although many home remedies are in circulation to shorten the duration, and medication is occasionally necessary. By extension, the term "hiccup" is also used to describe a small and unrepeated aberration in an otherwise consistent pattern. The medical term is singultus.\n\nWhile many cases develop spontaneously, hiccups are known to develop often in specific situations, such as eating too quickly, taking a cold drink while eating a hot meal, eating very hot or spicy food, laughing vigorously or coughing, or drinking an excess of an alcoholic beverage. Hiccups may be caused by pressure to the phrenic nerve by other anatomical structures, or rarely by tumors.


What credit score is required to get a Discover card?

It definitely depends on the card you are applying for. Off the top of my head, I would say that any score over 650 would land you the card.


how do i score a 750+ + score for the GMAT?

The GMAT is essentially a glorified SAT - all the stuff in there you definitely learned pre-college. I've never been a big proponent of the GMAT classes because I feel you can get everything out of the book. The class isn't going to teach you some random formula you don't already know. Both the books and classes essentially spell out what format of questions will be asked in each section. Then they drill you on that format repeatedly until solving for that type of equation or that grammatical structure is second nature no matter what weird way they ask it on the test. I would recommend getting one of the books, Kaplan is pretty much the industry standard. Read it all the way through. Then take every practice test in the book, then save a few bucks and go hang out in the bookstore and take a half a dozen practice tests in other GMAT prep books. Review every question on your test you got wrong and go back into the book to see what “format” of question it is and review that again. Then use the free CDROM that should come with your prep book to focus in on any sections you are bombing on the practice tests. This worked for me and one of my buddies. We studied for about two weeks for an average of 3 hours a day and topped out over 750. The MCAT would be another story…thank god I don’t want to be a doctor…


if you could be an animal, what would it be, and why?

any big feline.\nfear nothing, live in groups but not depending as canines do, fearce, elegant...\nthey are just great.


why many people might whant to live in the taiga biome?

honestly, most people who live there probably live there because they have lived there for their entire lives and dont know anything different.  some people who live there have jobs based on the taiga environment, and some have adapted special skill for living in such an area.  and in all honesty, in today's modern world, the lifestyle of many in the Taiga region has become one of poverty, and it is hard to leave an area, however unpleasant, without money or huge sacrafice.  i am sure there are lots of reasons, but like many conditions, people who live in an impleasant area tend not to leave because they do not have the resources or do not know better.


How are children who have always been color blind diagnosed?

There is a test where there are a bunch small circles within a larger circle. A number is written in the small circle with a different color. If you can't read the number then you are color blind. It's called the Ishihara test.


Try cleaning it with a bottle of pressurized air before you go and buy one.  Also scan your computer for spyware, adware, viruses, and trojans, to make sure that your CPU is not being overloaded by malicious software.


Who's the new chick in the Old Navy commercials?

Kristin Chenoweth.\n\nYou can see her in The West Wing (as Annabeth). She was also in the broadway production of Wicked (as Glinda).


If you could change two things about your mate- what would they be??

His side of the bed and I keep the blanket.


how much dues do you have to pay on goods coming from the united states to canada?

It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.'\nRegards.


how the concept of product life cycle evolves from the concept of demand life cycle?

Products begin with a period of research and development. Next the product is introduced or launched into the market. At market, it gains customers, and as more customers buy it, the product grows. After a period the market becomes balanced. That is no more growth is occurring  and the product becomes old. Once the product has matured it is replaced by other developments and superior products making the initial product decline and eventually taken off the shelf.


how is an electron in a stable atom similar to a beta particle?

Beta particles are electrons emitted from neutrons certain types of unstable isotopes, leaving behind a proton instead. The emitted electrons will soon be caught by stable atoms, and then be undistinguishable from the other electrons.


If you were possessed, who would you prefer as exorcist?

You really should stop smoking that stuff. I told you it'd cause problems.


Where can I find people interested in helping me develop a non profit educational learning program?

Be more precise about what you are trying to accomplish.  Are you trying to help get rid of illiteracy,  are you trying to educate people about something in particular, or are you trying to help improve the general publics learning skills etc etc?  Then post it somewhere, like yahoo, where people will see it.  I am sure there are people somewhere that will help you, when they know what you want or need.


What do I dial to access my voice mail on my regular phone in Israel (Bezek.)?

call your phone number and after welcome message type in your remote code.


who haer has an idea for a house worming preasent?

I WOULD NEVER INFEST NO  BODY'S HOUSE,WITH WORM'S.COUNT ME OUT.


Go to avatars.yahoo.com\nLog in using this id. \nYou will be presneted a lot of options. Just get creative. :-)


how am i supposed to change my nickname in yahoo answers??

click on your nickname now after you sign in, and then hit EDIT INFO and then you should be able to just type the new one in!


What skills are needed to write good songs? Where can this be found?

It's found in yourself.  You have to listen and be a top notch listener...  and this listening is not done with your ears...it's done with your heart, your soul, and the joy you will spread to other listeners that will feel your message.  Start with understanding how sound affects mood.  Create songs with songwriting instruments that are made for the task of full staff composing (stringed or piped) ... ie piano, organ, (keyboards and fretboards).  For tempo start with your heart... your heart beat as the percussion..bu bumm - bu bumm - bu bumm and take educational courses that interest your creativity and ability to communicate musically with others and yourself....listen.


i can not find usda.ams.gov.ag marketing service?

Okay here's how it goes!\n\nIts been three months and your question is just sitting here for someone to come along and say pick the first answer or why havn't you picked it yet. \n\nI spent all morning voting for answers that were 3 months old and all of them had something like that. \n\nIf you pick the answer yourself you'll get 3 pts back instead of 2. But if you vote you only get 2 pts back and the best possible answer probably won't get credit because they've long forgotten about it.\n\nO yeah' Go Raiders!!! *RZ*\n\nP.s "I don't agree with going around not seriously answering these questions but if I don't someone else will." \n\nO yeah if the above answers suck, delete your question or pick me! :) J/k I'd ask it again and don't let it get this old.~


Beatles.\nThey took music from nowhere to somewhere. They said it was "OK" to bring in more than 4 instruments. ie"A day in the life." They brought in Indian instruments...Ravi Shankar's Sitar. They did a bunch of stuff that was never done. Everyone else has taken their scraps and bones and run with it. Music wouldn't be like it is today without them.\n\nBest song...(s)...a day in the life...revolution... sgt.pepper...etc.


what is the grade scale in kentucky. Like A is ?-? B is ?-? C is ?-? D is ?-? F is ?-?

If you are talking about High School then like this...\n\nA= 90-100%\nB= 80-89%\nC= 70-79%\nD= 60-69%\nF= 59% or less\n\nUniversity level is different\n\nA= 95-100%\nB= 85-94%\nC= 75-84%\nD= 65-74%\nF= 65% and below.


If oil goes to $100 a barrel, what will happen to the US dollar?

Probably not much, since the big bucks are in production and transmission.\nRemember we still own a big piece of the Production in OPEC Oil Fields.


Why is helium found in deposits of uranium and thorium ores?

well, i am not positive, but i suspect that it's because of alpha decays.  most heavy radioactive elements like uranium and thorium decay into other more stable elements like lead, by the emission of an alpha particle.  an alpha particle is basically a helium nucleus - two protons and two neutrons.  the alpha nucleus picks up a few electrons from the environment when it's released and voila, you get elemental helium.


What is the formula for the volume of a sphere?

(4/3)*pi*r^3\n\n[four thirds pi r cubed]\n\ngood luck!


1. Steven Spielberg (best overall)\n\n2. Alfred Hitchcock (more significant)\n\n3. Stanley Kubrick (made only a couple, but were all legendary aka Dr Strangelove, A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, and The Shining...along with some others)


How points in stock exchange has been calculated?

Are you talking about the Dow Jones Industrial Average?  If so, it was started over 100 years ago as a list of stocks that were added up and printed in a daily newspaper.  Since that time, in order to maintain consistency, it has changed stocks and the number of stocks so that it is no longer a simple average or sum of the stocks contained in it.  For each stock listed in the DJIA, each is multiplied by a fractional number to get it's value for the whole.  These numbers are then added up and posted as the number of points the Dow is worth.  Changes are mentioned daily in news broadcasts by saying the dow went up 5 points or down 10 points--just the change in the daily figure.


Is there a Granada Hills telephone directory on-line?  Can you direct me to its location?  Thanks!?


how to do say "My Little Rose" in italian?  Or "my sweet Rose"?


Can two bodies with different vibrational frequencies occupy the same space??

It is physically impossible for two pieces of matter to occupy the same space at the same time, and this is in fact stated by the laws of physics, think about it, it's just impossible.  It doesn't matter if they  have different frequencies, it's matter, their atoms can touch or something, but never be at the same place as each other at the same time.


where can i download winxp cause i try download with a disk but not getting through?

Well it's not a legal way too but I recommend downloading\n\nAzureus from Sourceforge (see sources) and searching for it on Mininova (see sources)


How many federal prisons are there in the U.S.?

The Federal Bureau of Prisons consists of 106 institutions.


Do you mean large city? Santa Ana. But the nearest city is Tustin, it's small.


i want to get the help file of visual studio.net?

The best place to browse developer documetation for Microsoft's platforms is at msdn.microsoft.com/library\n\nLook under "Development Tools and Languages" and you'll find "Visual Studio.Net" documentation.


what are the uses and importance of student report cards?


How many drops of visine do you need to prevent a negative piss test?


How do I refresh a web browser? I know how to refresh a web page already. Thanks.?

Windows Millenium edition is horrible.  Save yourself a lot of headache and buy Windows XP Upgrade (Pro or Home edition).  It will run a lot better than Millenium edition.\n\nAlso clean up your computer:  Go to download.com and search for Spybot Search and Destroy  and  Lavasoft Adaware.  Download those, install them, and scan your computer for infections.  Let it remove anything it finds that is spyware.\n\nIf you are familiar with msconfig, you can go into that program and turn off some programs that are running in the background.  If a program in the background is for a device, leave it alone...if it is for a multimedia program or something you know that you don't need to care about then turn it off.  You can find a huge list of startup programs at http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk and read about what each one does.  You can take entries that you find in msconfig (on the startup tab) and compare them to the things pacs-porta.co.uk has to say.\n\nYou can also make sure that your version of Windows and Internet Explorer is completely up to date: go to http://update.microsoft.com and download all the critical and recommended updates.\n\nAlso, you can try using a different webbrowser. Firefox is really great, free, and easy to use:  http://www.spreadfirefox.com/?q=affiliates&id=152021&t=86


Well the people I know says that it means death.. honestly. If you wanna talk more about it my sn is lovely_smiley_face


The Greeks and Romans may have found fossils, giving rise to their many ogre and griffin legends. There are references to "dragon" bones found in Wucheng, Sichuan, China (written by Chang Qu) over 2,000 years ago; these were probably dinosaur fossils. \n\nThe first dinosaur to be described scientifically was Megalosaurus. This genus was named in 1824, by William Buckland; Gideon Mantell (not Ferdinand August von Ritgen) assigned the scientific type species name, Megalosaurus bucklandii. Buckland (1784-1856) was a British fossil hunter and clergyman who discovered collected fossils. (Note: the first dinosaur found was Iguanodon, but it was named and described later than Megalodon.)


the poorest country in the world accordin to UN statistics was Sierra Leone in 2004. It is a tiny west african nation lyin on the atlantic ocean.i believe the ppl live on average  $100 a year. sierra leone is blessed wit some of and if not the best diamonds in the world but is still poor. check out: \n The star of sierra leone diamond on yahoo search


Does steriods actually help pitchers in baseball?

Not only do steroids help the pitchers get stronger but it also helps them recover from injuries quicker. Steroids help the pitchers make it through the long baseball season without tiring out or getting hurt.


Charles Babbage (1791-1871) is sometimes known as the Father of Computing and his Analytical Engine (designed in 1833-34) and Difference Engine (desigined in 1822) are widely believed to be the forerunners of computational machines and computers.\n\nUp until then, the word 'computer' existed but it meant a person who performed computations and calculations.


whats the difference between a nerd and a geek?


ive tried im 14 and i think im fat. losing weight takes maybe a month. just take 30 minutes a day to excercise and dnt eat bad foods ull lose em poinds so fast u wnt believe it


If space is a vaccuum then shouldn't there be no need for continued thrust if you are traveling one direction?

These answers "seem" correct. But Im not sure thats really the case. Within our solar system there is still gravity. What do you think is holding all the planets in place? Perhaps between systems that might be more true.\n\nThe problem is getting a large mass moving fast enough to really be productive. You still need loads of energy to get a real spaceship moving. We just dont have that tech yet. \n\nRight now scientists are working on a plasma engine. Check it out.


How do teachers salaries and benefits in Dallas Texas compare with those in Akron, Ohio. I have 6.5 years exp.

The best thing to do would be to call schools to compare, but also monster.com, careerbuilder.com and others have comparisons on thier sites. Here is a comprehensive list of job sites:\nhttp://sominfo.syr.edu/people/careerservices/webbased.asp


I can only speak for myself. First of all...probably only my husband could get away with it as it is deeply personal and puts you in a very vulnerable place...but it is the idea of giving control up and being taken care of that would turn me on about being tied up...but the whole whips and stuff are not sexy to me so it is not about pain or being abused...it is just the age old concept of being swept off on a white horse and being overwhelmed by masculinity (did I just say this out loud!) There is a caution in this...women also want to be equals with men and respected and treated like they have a brain and can use it... but there is this oxymoron in us that also likes to be taken care of...at least emotionally.


Sorry you are suffering hopefully you will continue to exist and LIVE for a long time to come. \n But check out this site anyhow just for fun\nhttp://www.findyourfate.com/deathmeter/deathmtr.html\n Then talk with your docs. I know what it is to be ill and really wondering how long I am going to live


what is the best way to get rid of a cold?

A blend of Vitamin C and licorice (real licorice).  The active ingredient, Glycyrrhizin, has been shown to have a positive effect in treating rhinovirus and cold-like symptoms.\n\nEchinacea has been shown to be ineffective in dealing with rhinovirus, so avoid this.


I'm not really sure of the true meaning of love, however, I do believe in soulmates. I know this may sound strange but I met someone online last year and we connected right away. I have a boyfriend at home but I honestly believe this other man and I are destined to be together. Him and I have so much in common and we get along great. I have been with my boyfriend for a long time and him and I don't connect anywhere near as much as the other man and I. I do believe in soulmates....all you have to do is make it happen. If you find him....don't let him go!


why some non-christians celebrate christmas?

Well, some people do not know the real christmas, Chistians celebrate the birth of christ, but non-christians do also know that is the birth of christ, but they celebrate it getting drunk, big parties, fireworks, gifts. It's not bad to give gifts and fireworks, christmas trees, lights , but getting drunk i think is not good. The real christmas whick a lot of people have forgotten it is Christ, whether we get gifts, fireworks or not, those things shouldn't take away the spirit of christmas.


What a great way to make money to get out of debt?

Your local library will have a few books called something like '101 Ways To Earn Extra Money', as well as others on getting out of debt.\n\nEarning more is only part of the battle- a smart pay off plan, and better cash management are needed as well.\n\nAs far as extra money-\n- extra shifts at work\n- part time job\n- sell your best talent- troubleshoot computers, design web pages for co-workers, design landscaping, build cool furniture, sell baked goods...\n- do stuff no one else wants to do- shovel, mow, wash windows, paint buildings... \n- sell off unused stuff in smart ways (garage sale vs. pawn shop vs. eBay...)\n- find something to do for the people around you that they will pay you for. \n\nEXAMPLE: One lady made a bundle when co-workers noticed her wonderful lunch sandwiches, so she started making them for others- first just office mates, then the department, then the floor...\n\nWithin 3 months, she quit her job and hired a staff of 5 other people to make and deliver her sandwiches to several big businesses in her area.


I like FirstL's answer.  I found some tips:\nhttp://www.insuremylife.org/quitsmoking.html


What AA degree is the fastest to get from a JC?

One where you can use information you already know to gain college credit.  If you are good in Math or English you may be able to take examiniations for college credit.   The College Level Examination Program is a fantastic way to speed college along.  Talk to the guidance or testing center at the junior college in which you are interested, they will be sure to know.


What is the max speed cpu an FIC KA-6100 motherboard can support?

With the FA-6100 the CPU speed it set by jumpers; settings are documented to run up to 103 Mhz, but is possible to reach also 112 and 133 Mhz.


what's the origin of VICE as in Vice President?  isn't vice bad?

No, for the Latin for change.  Vice as a prefix means deputy.  Check out below:


Each class is worth x number of credit hours. \n\nAnd the GPA system is as follows\n\nA - 4 points\nB - 3 points\nC - 2 points\nD - 1 point\nF - 0 points\n\nSo, if my math class is worth 3 credit hours, and I got an A. And my English class is worth 5 credit hours, and I got a C, the calculation would go as follows:\n\n4 (for the A) * 3 (Credit Hours) = 12\n2 (for the C) * 5 (Credit Hours) = 10\n\nTake the total number (in this case 22) and divide by the total number of credit hours (8)\n\n22/8 is 2.75 which is a high C.


i want a full detail of watson and cricks model of dna?

According to the watson and crick model the DNA\nStucture is built like a spiral staircase .\nFr the rest of it try th link below.


if a woman has had tubiligation with tubes burnt at the ends can this still be reversed??

A specialist would have to determine that.  Reversal depends on a few factors: How your tubal ligation was done (whether your fallopian tubes were cut, tied, cauterized or non-surgically blocked), at what point in your fallopian tubes the sterilization took place, just how much of your fallopian tube is left, how healthy your fallopian tubes are, and your age.


knowledge is easy to measure. It can be with tests, but inteligence isn't that easy


Wikipedia:\nThe term "Yakuza" comes from a Japanese card game, Oicho-Kabu (played with hanafuda or kabufuda cards). The worst hand in the game is a set of eight, nine and three. In traditional Japanese forms of counting, these numbers are called Ya, Ku and Sa, thus the origin of the word "yakuza." The yakuza took this name because the Ya-Ku-Za hand requires the most skill (at judging opponents, etc.) and, obviously, the best luck in order to win. The name was also used because it signified bad fortune, presumably for anyone who went up against the group.\n\nIn Japanese legal terminology, yakuza organizations are referred to as Bōryokudan, literally "violence groups". Yakuza members consider this an insult, as Bōryokudan is a term which can be applied to any violent criminal.


how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

478 if you stick to one side of the tootsie pop.\n\nWhat can I say...I was bored.


do you know any software that can compress mp3's? i need to cut down mp3 files to store on my phone. tnx...

Roxio Easy Cd and DVD creator is pretty good for this. It has a program in it called 'sound editor' and you can load your mp3 tracks in to it and either crop them, cut bits out, add effects etc, and you can also save them as mono or stereo and can choose the bit rate and compression rate etc. It's what I use before I put my mp3's on to my mobile phone


How does a butterfly get out of a cocoon?

After the last of several molts the larva is transformed into a pupa with a hard, often sculptured outer integument, within which it changes to the adult form. The butterfly pupa is called a chrysalis, or chrysalid. Most chrysalids (unlike the pupae of most moths) are not enclosed in a cocoon; however, they are usually suspended from some object by a silken thread and may have a partial covering. Except in those species that winter in the pupa stage, the adult usually emerges from the integument in two or three weeks. Members of some species winter in the egg stage, others as larvae or adults. The adults of most species, however, live only about a month.


What do you think of the rock band KISS?

I think they kick *ss!\n\nI...wanna rock an' roll all niight!!\n\n'an party every day!


How to say 'No' to a person without hurting him?

Just say no.  It hurts more if you tell them yes and stiff them.  The thing is in life there are hurts and you can't shield people from them.  The only person your responsible to is yourself.


Is/Will there be a GBrowser (Google Browser) ?

I would say for the time being, it is Firefox (sorry, i know you didn't want to hear that).\n\nI would imagine people in google have made some type of gbrowser that integrates all the google services into the browers better then the google toolbar does.    Since everyone who works at google can spend 20% of there time on personal projects and they have a number of XUL hackers, someone has done this by now.\n\nThe reason we havn't seen it i would imagine is becuase there is no reason to put it out.  I think Google is keeping something inhouse just incase MS decides to try to do something with IE that hurts google.  But untill then i doubt we would see anything from google as far as a Gbrowser goes.


Why not we have a world government for the betterment of the Humanity ?

Most people are having a hard enough time now dealing with their next door neighbors.  The cultural diversity of all of the humans on the planet is still too great.  If and when humans ever release their own self importance and geo-centric beliefs, then humanity will develope into something more than what is here, on the surface of this plant, at this point in time.


Dry skin ??  Exzema ??   Psoriassis ?? Mosquito bite ??  Hives ??  Poison Ivy ??


Why does the president want to make more war? right now he is just killing them back!!!?

They need to be killed, buried, dug up, and rekilled. You can't trust terrorists or zombies.


Does it really take more energy to turn a light bulb on than to run it for 30 minutes?

Not true...  generally. Standard bulbs may have a reduced life span as result of constant on-and-off because of the constant temperature fluctuation of the filament. As for energy consumption, the initial warm-up is almost instant such that it "essentially" does not use any more energy to turn on. Halogen bulbs are similar to standard bulbs except the bulb is pressurized with halogen gas for more light output. LEDs are not affected either way. As for florescent bulbs, they do require a ballast to initially heat the gas up which DOES take a little more energy to start up than run - but definitely not 30 minutes worth of running.\n\nYour air conditioner is a different story. It requires a surge of amperage to start up and uses far less energy to simply run. I still wouldn’t say it compares to 30 minutes worth of constant running though - maybe 10 or so. Your AC turning on an off constantly will not only produce a higher energy bill but will wear out the electrical components faster.


what is the root cause for the earths gravitaional force?

The Earth as a whole can be considered a single mass, m1 and another object, for example you, or the moon, or an apple, is considered another mass, m2. The gravity force between them is given as:\n\nF = G*[(m1*m2)/r^2]\n\nWhere G is the Gravitational constant and is equal to:\n6.67x10^-11 N m^2/kg^2\n\nSo the root cause of the Earth's gravity is it's mass and how it pulls on other masses as given by the equation above. \n\nYou can see that with two very massive objects like the Earth and the Sun you get a much bigger force than with smaller masses like 2 people. THat's why the Earth is kept in orbit about the Sun but you don't feel a force pulling you towards other people for example.


All of my e-mails just disapeared from my mail box.  How can I get them back?

Try looking in your spam folder or your trash folder.


what should i do to know someone better?

To get to know somebody better you must spend a hell of time with him, and talk to him in different subjects to try to know about his mind and differnt opinion but the most important thing is to watch carefully how he deal with others specially when you are not close to avoid watching him acting in front of you


Can I become a millionaire when I retire in 30 years investing in my Roth IRA and what funds are needed?

30 years of contributing the max to a Roth IRA each year should create a million.  If you have a 401k at work that offers matching, contribute enough to get the max of the match.


All computers have a source of power.  Some get it from the wall via an electric socket.  Some get it from batteries.\n\nThose with batteries must be more careful how much power they use so they don't drain the batteries so fast which will make the computer useful for longer periods of time.\n\nManaging the amount of power a computer uses is called power management.


is it ok to become porn star to pay for college?

Before you decide, ponder on the following Quote\n\n"for What shall a man gain if he gains the whole world and looses his soul!!"


how bad for your body is stomach acid and what problems you may have?

Going on the assumption you are talking about acid reflux, The acid errodes the esophogus, I have acid reflux and had a little damage done to mine. There might be other problems accociated with stomach acid, I only know what I experienced. (My Dr. put me on prevacid and my esophogus has repaired)


Did you like the movie, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"?

i LOVED it!! I felt it was better than the other ones, but that's because the fourth book is my favorite. I was disappointed that they didn't include the parts about Hermione and SPEW and the actual Quidditch World Cup game, but I know that the movie would have been almost 10 hours long if the writers included every single part of the book.


what do you do when you have a complete headache and your partner wants to have sex?

actually the endorphin release from orgasm will get rid of the headache. but other wise if you want to but feel bad pop a couple asprin get a message from your partner and see if you cant move things along.


I caught my boss having sex with an employee at work, now he's treating me like crap, should I tell his wife?

For me it would depend on how much I like my job... If I wouldn't mind too much having to leave because of the tension caused by filing suit, I'd go to HR and a lawyer... If I really loved my job, I'd try first going to my boss and telling him that I know he's uncomfortable with what happened and that I am ,too, but that it's not fair to be treating me differently because I accidentally happened upon HIS indescretion....he may not even realize he's being a jerk. (To be on the safe side, tape this conversation without telling him, so if it's needed, you have proof of your side of the story for HR, if he apologises and stops being a jerk to you, you can always destroy the tape)


Two reasons - Girls don't notice guys unless they do something that stands out, and hormones.


What podcasts can I advertise on in Canada?

Good question but the answer is a tough one.  The Internet has changed the idea of what is "local" and what isn't.  Because a podcast does or does not orginate from Canada means little about what podcasts Canadians are listening to.  For instance, in the U.S., the most popular podcasts hail from all over the country and the world.  My suggestion would be to find podcasts from local Canadian media (the CBC has several podcasts for instance)and to work with some of the more popular overall as ranked by iTunes and Yahoo Music (the amount of money you will pay is pretty low anyway).  Also, I would not put all your eggs into the podcasting basket.  Depending on what your business is and what you are trying to sell, there are probably other online and offline media that would make a lot of sense for you.\n\nHope that helps!


Can you still get married without having sex first?

you should wait until you are married if that is what you want. chances are if a guy has sex with you now he probably might only want sex. If a guy really loves you and repects you he will also wait until you are married.