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» Are atheists in this section because they secretly want to know more about The FSM?

We should minister to them.yes I need answers like it the plate served hot, what about extra garlic, and graded cheese?Or could it be that we are here because we know that evidence points to the fact that there is no evidence that there is a god and we are trying to help people drop their delusions. Throughout history religion has tortured, warred, and retarded science maybe it's for the sake of humanity. This is just something small your average atheist can do. We are like bunk detectors and what a better place to look for bunk than a section called religion and spirituality.I am pretending to be happy, but really am rebelling against the great Noodle. Deep down inside, I know that life has no purpose without sauce, but my vile, o...... - 2010-03-12

» Market Research: Tourism & Walking Tours

First, I want total dollars spent by tourists in the U.S. on any kind of organized tour in a single city, be it with bus, trolley, ferry, or walk. I'd like it segmented by city if possible. Second, I?m interested in narrowing that down and looking at the U.S. market size for those who take walking tours of major cities. I?d like that expressed first with the total number of people who take these tours annually, whether they pay or not (free example: Freedom Trail in Boston). Then, I?d like the total market sized expressed in dollars. If possible, it would be nice to have this information segmented by top walking cities. Bonus points (and tip) for trend data over the past several years, average price paid per person for a walking...... - 2010-03-12

» Am I too old to start Ballet?

I'm 15, i already do Irish dancing, am I too old to start Ballet?No way your never to old to start my bff started when she was 15 too now even though being in the childrens class bothered her she prevaled and now she stars in almost evevery ballet they throw and shes now in the teen classes LOL please put me as best answerYou're not to old to participate in the art of Ballet, but if you're hoping to compete then you'd be hard-pressed to catch up with other young ladies and gentlemen who have been doing it since their toddler years. I'd suggest that you do it either way, and if you get good enough, do what you think is right, but otherwise do it for yourself.NO WAY. i believe you are never too old to try something ne...... - 2010-03-12

» Different CR2 RAW formats ???

Hi all. Anyone know why Rawshooter Essentials is compatible with 20D CR2 Raw files, but not 30D CR2 Raw files. Are there even differences between models? Cheers SarkI would assume so; it's certainly the case with Nikon. Annoys the **** out me too. You'd think they'd stick to one standard.Hi all. Anyone know why Rawshooter Essentials is compatible with 20D CR2 Raw files, but not 30D CR2 Raw files. Are there even differences between models? Cheers Sark Strange, I thought they were the same. Are you using Vista by any chance, you didn't list anything? Try This link. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=DownloadIndexActHi all. Anyone know why Rawshooter Essentials is compatible with 20D CR2 Raw files, but not 30D CR...... - 2010-03-12

» Real Player to external hard drive

I downloaded Real player upon Steve's suggestion last night and it works great. All the music videos and other "stuff" I want. Woo hoo!!!! I just bought an external hard drive and want to transfer the real player file along with all it's contents to the external hard drive so I don't slow down my computor. I've tried all morning and can't figure it out. Is this possible?I downloaded Real player upon Steve's suggestion last night and it works great. All the music videos and other "stuff" I want. Woo hoo!!!! I just bought an external hard drive and want to transfer the real player file along with all it's contents to the external hard drive so I don't slow down my computor. I've tried all morning and can't figure it out. Is this pos...... - 2010-03-12

» What kind of gaming hardware do you have at home?

Just wanted to know here's my list: The NES (still hooked up :P ) GameBoy The SNES GameBoy Colour The saga saturn (32bit) A PC GameBoy Advanced Nintendo Gamecube Playstion 2 GameBoy SP From begining to the end.Atari 2600 (Not connected ATM but ready to go if I really wanna play super break out) (Trivia Time! Did you know that there was a Mario Game for the Atari 2600? It was called Mario Bros. ) Sega Genesis Sega CD add on GameBoy (The first plain old B&W one) Playstation Playstation 2 Nintendo Gamecube Cheers! -NiannYea i had the chunky grey 4 batery sucker to....... - 2010-03-12

» Ridgid 18V Combo Here

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28057&item=2364817240hmmm wonder what truck that fell off of? lolPlease note that in a previous post by Brandman a month or so ago he stated that tools purchased over e-bay would not be considered for the limited lifetime warranty. personally I would never by a tool over e-bayTRS Ry-DOG,,You wrote: "personally I would never by a tool over e-bay " Why not?Here's a whole 18V kit for sale,all split up separately for anyone who may need an extra battery or something. http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=frankdrackman&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50...... - 2010-03-12

» Is this possible? and if so how does it feel?

well, is it possible to fart while there is a penis in your anus? and if so, does it hurt the person that farted, or does it feel good? and the same for the person with their penis in there.not possible, as the sphincter is wide open. Let me elaborate. Any practicing homosexual will tell you. When the penis is first entering the anus. If the receiver, pushes slightly, as if when taking a poo or fart. Then the penis will enter easier. This is because of the way the sphincter works. Normally the sphincter is contracted, but when you push, whats happening is, you are voluntarily opening the inner sphincter, opening the the path of the orficic, (expelling poo, or air.) Or in the case of gay sex, opening your **** to allow a penis to enter. ...... - 2010-03-12

» Find a (complex) quadratic polynomial P(z)=a+bz+cz2 which interpolates the data: (-1,i),(0,i), (3 i, 0).?

I am having some difficulty with this question since it contains complex numbers. It seems like I should start off with system of equations. Can someone help me solve this or at least get me started? Thanks Find a (complex) quadratic polynomial P(z)=a+bz+cz2 which interpolates the data: (-1,i),(0,i), (3 i, 0) Write your answers a ,b, c in Cartesian form x + iy. a = b = c =P(0) = i then P(0) = a = i thus P(z) = i + bz + cz^2 P(-1) = i - b + c = i -b + c = 0 b = c P(3i) = i + 3ib - 9c = 0 9b - 3ib = i b(9 - 3i) = i b = i/(9 - 3i) = i(9 + 3i) / 90 b = c = -1/30 + 1/10 i .P(z)= a+bz+c·z² P(0)=i --> a=i P(-1)= i --> a-b+c=i --> i-b+c=i --> -b+c=0 --> b=c P(3i)=0 --> a+3·ib - 9c=0 --> i+3·i·b - 9b=0 --> ...... - 2010-03-12

» Spur-thigh sulcata added with two russian torts?

i want to cut down on the work and the lights. i want to put a spur-thigh sulcata tort in with two russian torts. i have a large pond dry of course set up in my house. has anyone ever put the two species together. the spur-thigh is a little smaller. thanks for all of your info.Bad idea. Tortoises often carry bacteria which is harmless to them but deadly to other species. I have heard of numerous instances where people put different species together, only to have some get sick and die. I strongly suggest against putting them together. I have two Sulcatas and three Russians and never in a million years would I let them interact.Hi Con, Just so you have the right care sheet on your tortoises, A sulcata is as African spurred tortoise latin n...... - 2010-03-12

» I have a DVD with a slide show of pics on it. I want to save 1 pic out of the slide show. How do I do this? ?

I tried to right click but it doesn't give me the option to copy. Drag it from the DVD to your hard drive.play it on the computer, most likely on Windows Media Player, when you see the picture you want pause the video, and press the key on your keyboard that says "prt sc"(its usually on the upper right hand corner of the keyboard) this will copy the whole screen. Open up the paint program, go up to Edit and click on paste. Once the picture comes up cut the rest out so you just have the pic you want remaining. Save it and your done. Hope i helped. P.S. if you want a bigger shot of the picture, put the video into full screen, then press the key prt scpress Print Scree key at the time you want to get the pic and paste in any photo edi...... - 2010-03-12

» Where can I take piano lessons?

I been wanting to learn for a really long time.. but I don't know where to get started.. please help!Almost everyone knows how to read music (but I dont hehe), so grab a friend and have them show you how. Thats step one. Now if you can read music, print off some sheet music to songs THAT YOU ALREADY KNOW. It will help you understand how it all works together. Then once you see how this music thing is working, get some songs that you dont know! Christmas songs are the most easy to start out with by the way! NOW LOOK AT WHAT YOU JUST DID! YOU JUST TAUGHT YOURSELF HOW TO READ AND PLAY MUSIC!...... - 2010-03-12

» Setting up PHP and MySQL on a RAQ 550

Hello all!! I have a RAQ 550 and I am attempting to set up MySQL, PHP, and then the nice people here at vbulletin are installing this forum for me. I am having great difficulty getting all of this working together, and I'm kind of stumped. Does anyone have a basic set of commands to set up the MySQL database so that it will support VBulletin, and I do mean a basic set. I am new to MySQL. Also, there is some discussion about whether the PHP version on the RAQ550 is set up to support MySQL. Has anyone set this up on a RAQ550, and could you possibly give me a hand?Originally posted by matadoor Hello all!! I have a RAQ 550 and I am attempting to set up MySQL, PHP, and then the nice people here at vbulletin are installing thi...... - 2010-03-12

» He said the three words!! what do i do now o.o?

ok...so about 4 months ago i met this guy my best friend actually introduced us we first talked on msn, then on the fone, and then wen i was hangen w my friend, we finally met. over the fone and msn he would tell me that he loved me...but not in the intamate way...just...i love you as a friend...and he tells alot of people that. so it was nothing well we were kinda together...but we werent dating...he would come over to my house, and we wuld sit in his car and talk, and cuddle, and makeout. We would hang out with his friends and sometimes just walk around alone. well...we finally dated but it was only for about a week..and nothing was different at all everything was the same. well...he broke up with me telling me that he still had feel...... - 2010-03-12

» inflation in the United States and Germany in the 1930s

Was inflation a problem in the United States in the 1930s Great Depression? Was inflation a problem in Germany in the 1930s Great Depression?Dear curious612, Actually, the answer to "was inflation a problem" is negative in both cases. The 1930s in both countries were not characterised by inflation, but rather by deflation and rapid sinking of prices ("Inflation is where the aggregate level of prices goes up and deflation where the aggregate level of prices goes down", [6]). Prices "fell 25%, 30%, 30%, and 40% in the UK, Germany, the US, and France respectively from 1929 to 1933. These were the four largest economies in the world at that time."(1) In Germany, Minister of Finance Burning tried to prevent inflation by balancing the bu...... - 2010-03-12

» 7/30/06 DISC: Ireland

Good to see you on here Martin! Well, as you know I've been to the Plains 6 times now, and it looks very much like a rotating storm to me...whether it lasted long enough to be classed as a supercell is open to question, although that definition is quite blurred anyway!Cheers Paul. No doubt it's a rotating storm and there is a meso there...so I thought to put it on here. Hope I'm not breaking the rules by posting an international report here...No doubt on your catch. Pictures like these are always a welcome sight this late in the season. :)Martin, congrats on that great catch!! What a sweet looking storm! Thanks for sharing it with us!Nice pictures Martin. Great storm, beautiful countryside.Nice pictures Martin. Great storm, beautiful ...... - 2010-03-12

» What to do for a first birthday party?

My friend is helping me throw my daughter a party for her first birthday and it's going to be Dora the Explorer themed. Any advice on what to do?The first birthday is more about celebrating the fact that you made it! So it's for the parents as much as the child. Cake is essential as is some yummy finger food for the kiddies. Cater for the parents tastes as well. If you can get outside and set up some fun activities eg bouncy castle, ball pit, sandpit, ride-on toys etc. Decorate with Dora balloons and napkins, plates, table cloth if you can. The children are a bit young for any kind of formal games. Play some music and just relax while keeping an eye on them (a complete oxymoron I know). Enjoy the day and happy birthday to y...... - 2010-03-12

» How long would it take to get this tan over the summer? (pics)?

that little picture you see in the corner is my snicker doodle who's letting me use her account, not me, but thats not important ok imma stop talking:)) how long to get this tan with a pretty fair complextion include how long each day and how many days please? http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/kte...12- 3:15 everyday, for about 13 daysit depends on how your skin tans , if you are fair it could take a couple weeks or you can try an airbrush tan , it comes out less orangey and lasts for several days, or do a tanning cocktail where you do a few tanning sessions and then do the spray tan. Also when you are tanning use a lotion with 4 or more bronzers in them this will help you look even more tan.It depends on how fast you tan. My f...... - 2010-03-12

» Why are parents so reluctant to give second chances?

I'm almost twenty, and my mom went through my journal and discovered i used to do drugs. yet, at the time i had quit on my own and been sober for quite a while. i was immediately yelled at, told i was a loser, that i shamed the family, and that my mom didn't even know me anymore. i wasn't kicked out of my house but i was cut off from all friends. im pretty much the black sheep of the family now and constantly reminded of my "mishaps". i basically feel like i have no family anymore and im on my own. my mom has cancer and even yelled at me that i didn't care what happened to her. she used to be my best friend and now even though i live 2 hours away for college i feel like a stranger in my own house. why do parents su...... - 2010-03-12

» JREF Bulletin VIII/03

================================================== JAPAN REFERENCE BULLETIN VIII/03 - August 10 2003 The Bimonthly Newsletter of the Japan Reference Page http://www.japanreference.com/ ================================================== Dear Member, you are receiving this email, because you are member of the Japan Forum. If you would like to unsubscribe see the detailed information at the bottom of this email. Contents 1. Site News 2. Japan Forum Updates 3. New Links in our Directory 1. SITE NEWS --------------------------------------------------------------- - Site of the Month Oldtokyo.com is our site of the Month in August 2003. Old Tokyo presents postcard images of the Japanese capita...... - 2010-03-12

» What do you think is the cause of Global Warming?

I watched a documentary about the ice all over the world melting at rates beyond expectation, They where saying on this show that if all the ice in the world was to melt the oceans world wide would rise 17+ feet, that would truly be devastating. What do you think is the cause? Is where you live less than 17 feet above sea level?Please keep in mind that should the oceans rise - which is questionable - that the whole body of waters on the entire Earth would have to rise, not just on the coastline, before impacting anything. Unless of course when the water melts it wants to visit Seattle or Miami or New York.I believe the cause of the current Global Warming Trend is all natural. Its supposed to happen and does every few thousand years just ...... - 2010-03-12

» access forbbiden

When I try to install phpdig I get an access forbbiden. I have tried this on two different servers. One server running Fedora 2 One server running Red Hat 9 I am hoping that some one can shed some light on what is wrong. Thanx LiquidiceDid you follow all the script installation instructions? Without seeing the specific error message you're getting, I can only guess at what's wrong. However, it sounds like you may not have set write permissions on the folders which need it on the server. If that isn't it, post a little bit more information so we can help. :)I have set all the permissions to 777 and have tried to preform the install as root. It still says permission denied. I don't know if its a problem with my webserver or...... - 2010-03-12

» HOW DO YOU PUT MOVIES ONTO A DISC?

I have downloaded movies of a website but i really dunno how to put it onto a disc and play it i have copyed it to disc before and put it in my dvd player and it says disc error does anyone know what program you need to put it onto a disc i have used DVD RW AND DVD R discs and it just says error when i insert it in the dvd player please help i have tryed so many things i need to find out You cannot play files (AVI, MPEG, WMV, etc.) on a traditional DVD player. You have to convert the file to a DVD-readable format. I use DIKO...it's cheap and works very well. It does take a while for the video to convert, so don't get upset when it takes forever.There is a couple of ways to do this, firstly you could bite the bullet and invest ...... - 2010-03-12

» Whats the most important thing in a relationship?

Is it love or trust? The way I see it you need both, but which one is more important? I think you are forgetting another important part of any relationship. Friendship.without it you can't have love or trust. My best friend is my wife.My love for her is deeper then any ocean,my trust for her extends to the ends of the earth. All three go togetheri thought of this for a really long time and i figured that you need to have both if you wanna have a good relationship =)Absolutely, it's trust, without it you have nothing.without trust there is no love so trust Answer Mine Please!! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...How can you love someone you aren't sure of and how can you trust someone you don't put your em...... - 2010-03-12

» My B/f Cheated On Me But I Forgave Him & Took Him Bac Now Tha Girl He Messed Wit Won't Stop Callin Him?

We Both Have Told Her He Don't Want Her..What Is A Good Song I Can Put On My Myspace To Let Her Kno That Were In Love & He Wants Me Not HerMan I Hate People That Type Like This.Honey, a song on myspace ain't go stop her from callin him. A good a$$ whippin might. But who knows & who cares. Mokenstef - He's mine He might be doing you, but he's thinking about me so lady think about another lover and go find another brother. I know he's my man, he's holding my hand. It feels good when he calls my name. Don't you wish you had the same. Feeling disgust working your stuff. 'Til he thinks about mine. now he's feelin' real high. you ask why? Cause he's mine. I'm tellin you somethin i...... - 2010-03-12

» When the Nintendo DSi comes out, will you keep your DS Lite or Buy the DSi just because of the features?

?i suggest u should keep ur ds lite cause u wont be able 2 use gba games on it. if u want the xtra stuff like the camera or music player,then u should get a mp3 player 4 music and ur fone/parents fone 4 camera. An mp3 player would be smaller and cheaper and ur dads fone would be free!:-) so basically if u hav the ds lite and ur planning 2 buy a dsi,the only reason i would get it is cause its new.+ carrying the bulky dsi on trips 2 take pics and listen 2 music is pretty weird cause if u could get a mp3 which is smaller and a sensible person would take that,not a dsi.thx and gud luck w/ ur choice!(if u r deciding) im pretty sure ur a sensible guy. Most of the updates (that I saw) on i...... - 2010-03-12

» Creating a RAID 0 Array Accross Drives With Existing Data

Helllo. I'm considering purchasing a Promise FastTrak TX2000 RAID controller in the future to create a striped RAID 0 array accross 4 40GB hard drives. I'm currently running on 2 80GB hard drives. What I am looking for is an easy way to transfer my existing data from my two 80GB hard drives to the RAID array. I have various pieces of software at my disposal including Norton Ghost and PowerQuest Drive Image. I require a fast and secure way to transfer my existing setup onto a single RAID array.I'd also like to add that I would like to keep my partitioning the same. So far I have 2 80GB seagates partitioned as follows, as seen by Partition Magic 2002: The boot drive, Primary Master: C: 14,998.2MB NTFS Primary 2,400.3 Linux E...... - 2010-03-12

» Standard Lens Cap Sizes

Greetings all. Back "in the day," 52mm was the standard lens cap size for most Nikon lenses. I am wondering if there is such a size for digital cameras today? Or is there a size range that most lens caps fall in to, say 60-70mm? Thanks, ~RobertNikkors have 52, 62, 72, 77, 82 and larger for the big telephotos. Currently my 60 micro is 62, my 300 f4 is 82 and all the others are 77. somehow I doubt if that helps. Take care.The Stanard for Pro Glass is 77mm, and smaller glass is usually standardized at 52mm. The mid-sized glass used to be standardized at 62mm, but that hasn't been popular on many of their modern mid-sized lenses.Actually that does help. Thanks guys ~Robert...... - 2010-03-12

» Is there a really good Youtube video downloader that can download high quality videos?

The one I have makes videos seem like their made up of 100 pixels.I use the program called, Youtube Downloader. Fast and really well used. Just search it up in your search engine.Download, convert and save videos directly from Youtube and more. Formats AVI, MPEG, MP4, 3GP, WMV, MP3, FLV, MOV, WAV 1. copy the video url (Example: http://www.youtu . . . .) 2. go to http://forinside.com 3. paste the video url in the url box 4. select format (AVI, MPEG, MP4, 3GP, WMV, MP3, FLV, MOV, WAV) 5. Click download * Moreover, it can convert local videos on your PC in the formats above. Use http://forinside.com i agree with jt12, just search youtube downloaderI've found several ways of downloading Yutube, Google, Yahoo, Break, Metacafe,...... - 2010-03-12

» Which restaurants hire 16 year olds as servers?

I am sick of just working for regular 8.00 an hour and want to work at a place with tips. Any restaurants in Canada which hire 16 year olds as waiters?McDonald is always open. But if u want a good job that pays more than a few dollars an hour, mayb check out ur local restaurants.you won't get a job in any restaurant that serves liquor since it is against the law for anyone under 19 to do so, and a licensed restaurant will not hire you for that reason. i would start looking at places that don't have a liquor license, like small cafes open for lunch or cafeteria/buffet style restaurants where you serve coffee, pick up empty plates and such. any resturant that does not serve liqourI have worked over 9 years at bars and restaur...... - 2010-03-12

» Cast no shadows

..is the handle of a London Cockney that often comes onto the chat site on the official chelsea web site. he is an undieing Hammers fan and can, at times, be quite funny. Here is his outlook on the coming season... Anton Ferdinand turns out to be better than Rio (as rumoured), and along with Tomas Repka, who has an outstanding season receiving only 4 red cards for pointless dissent and 3 for punching people, keeps West Ham's goals against to 6 for the season. Jamo pulls of countless world-class saves a la Turkey game (or the daylight robbery match at the Hawthorns last season), having given up beer, Gameboy, uncontrolled flapping and Harpo Marx haircuts, thus adding extra steel to the Ferdinand/Repka unbreachable wall. Michae...... - 2010-03-12

» In the R&S debate between Theists and Atheists, which side do you think has made the better case and why?

If you had to choose one side as the winner of this ongoing debate, which would it be?Neither, as a skeptic I think the endless debate and rude behavior on both sides is pointless.Atheist! There reasoning and logic seem to beat all.I could not choose theism, even from an objective viewpoint. Or if I were to evaluate the arguments from an objective view theist's most compelling argument is pascal's wager and that is a really poor reason to believe in anything. The more theist arguments I read here, the more convinced that if a deity exists, it does not want me as a follower. Either that or theists have absolutely no clue as to what evidence is....On this site? Atheists. But basically because their stance is a simple one. Th...... - 2010-03-12

» What Should I Do First?

Hi All, Money is burning my pockets to get a vBulletin Forum, but my lack of knowledge is holding me back. Here's a few questions that I have: Should I buy or should I lease? What's the benefit of each? What hosting provider should I use? Why? How much disk space and Bandwidth do I need to start a Free Advertising Forum? How do I install the vb forum? How much do it cost to have someone to install it for me? Where do I get a header for my forum? How do I set up the header? Frankly, my forum can be plain, but I would like a nice header. Thanks In Advance! :)The answers to your questions really depends on your budget. I'll assume you want to spend the least amount of money up front. 1. Lease the license. Y...... - 2010-03-12

» How to: Protect avatars and attachments using mod_rewrite

After a little playing around, I have come up with this bit of code that you can stick in your httpd.conf file for protecting yourself from people linking to avatars and attachments from other servers. Unfortunately, it requires both PHP as an Apache module, and mod_rewrite compiled in. However, it will save any calls to those PHP scripts, so very little processor overhead. The best way to demonstrate it is with an example for this server: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^$ RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://vbforums.com [NC] RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://www.vbforums.com [NC] RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://161\.58\.186\.97 [NC] RewriteRule avatar.php [F] RewriteEngine on...... - 2010-03-12

» What is the best free forum Board?

It's for a band, theres; 10 of us so we want to be able to communicate freely without talking over each other in the practice room. We want to discuss just about everything like in normal forums but would like to add things like: Music clips/full tracks for everyone to listen to and give an opinion. Image upload/download for everyone to see what you are talking about and possibly download for editing. A poll system so people can vote on what they want (logos etc). Calendar for event/gig planning In all it will just be for the band memebers and serves no other purpose but to get us organised! Any help is much appreciated!I agree, the phpBB is good. There are some ad sup[ported ones, but most can be run off a web-ma...... - 2010-03-12

» writing a recommendation for a professor

i need a few quoteable phrases to expand on a very positive recommendation pf a professor who has taught my child--he is a professor of theatre and dramaCan you tell us what you perceive as the professor's strong points? It's hard to come up with phrases of praises without knowing anything about the professor and what his best qualities might be. The more we know, the better we will be able to assist you.the professor is quiet yet has a strength that has been a source of support for his students--Hi! Thanks for the question. I have found the following quotable quotes that you could use. “In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence, the second listening, the third remembering, the fourth practicing, the fifth--teaching ot...... - 2010-03-12

» Irwin Home Equity's dollar amount of mortgage loan originations in the 1990's

Irwin Home Equity (www.ihe.com), a financial services company, is a subsidiary of a bank and that bank is part of Irwin Financial. I want to know the dollar amount of IHE's mortgage loan originations in 1997 and 1998. Please state whether the dollar amounts are for prime, nonprime, or a combination of the two. The amounts for prime and nonprime (i.e. a reference to credit quality) may be separate or combined -- just clarify in the answer for both years. I only want to know for IHE, not for the three companies that make up Irwin Financial. www.investquest.com/iq/i/irwin/fin/annual/98/irwin98ar.pdf Thank you. Meadow Wolf...... - 2010-03-12

» More obscure cults plague Japan

Rise of Japanese cults (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3029183.stm) If anyone in Japan is still unaware of the Armageddon poised to take place on Thursday, it won't be the fault of the Pana Wave Laboratory. Police raid Pana Wave base on pretext of vehicle registration fraud This cult organisation - one of many in Japan - has caught the nation's attention with its prediction that a close encounter with a 10th planet will set off earthquakes and tidal waves destroying most of humankind. Several explanations are offered to explain the growth in cults in Japan, but many trace them back to the loss of spiritual certainties taught before the war, and to the more recent economic decline that has eroded the confidence of ...... - 2010-03-12

» Imported games!!

How many people here import video games? (particularly from Japan) If you do import games, which ones do you have? Which ones are your favorites? I have: Shin Seiki Evangelion 2 Dance Dance Revolution Extreme Beatmania IIDX 7th Style I love all three of these games, especially Beatmania IIDX!! :-)I import too, though I sorta just started. I have Evangelion 2: Shin Seiki Evangelions, and Naruto: Narutimetto Hero.So you and I are the only ones... At least that's how it seems. Surprising though... On an English forum about Japan there are only two people who import games from Japan? Odd... Anyways, which one are you going to get next? As for me, I'm flat broke. Eventually I hope to get the Shaman King Funbari Spirits, DDR...... - 2010-03-12

» Commercial Aircraft Painting

Hello, I'm preparing a draft proposal to explore the potential inward investment opportunities for the following aerospace segment: 1. Commercial Aircraft Painting The project brief is to identify if this segment within the commercial aerospace industry, warrants further in-depth study. Required information Of this segment, the following research is required: a) Global, European and UK market sizes b) Market size trends (are these growing, shrinking or stagnant market segments) and reasons for these trends (what is happening to the market segment environment?) c) Who are the major companies in these segments and what are their business strategies (if known)? A good answer on a-c will mean I will commission anot...... - 2010-03-12

» Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Thought y'all would enjoy the Tiny Toons video for it. Watching this when I was a kid was the first time I had heard of They Might Be Giants. http://www.opalcat.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewdownloaddetails&lid=18I would like to have heard this but apparently it contains adult material....... :(Istanbul has excellent doner kebabs. :)Istanbul has excellent doner kebabs. :) ...and you have 1st hand experience! :D Have you posted your pics from the match?...and you have 1st hand experience! :D Have you posted your pics from the match? No, he hasn't because he is a f*a*g. Not that there is anything wrong with that. ;) :Dbugger off you two!!!! :) matt, remind me and I'll bring the pix to the Glo...... - 2010-03-12

» Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO

So I am looking for a better all around lens and I came across the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO. Does anyone have any opinions on this lens or any insight that they might want to share? Please do! Thanksalso will this lens work with a Canon XTi, because Sigma states that it will only work with APS-C size sensors. I am assuming that an XTi has this size sensor?It will work with your camera but if you try using it on a full frame camera - you run the risk of wrecking the mirror curtain. As with the image quality, I don't know anything about it.ok well thats good. thanks!!I have this lens (if it is the one that is about $350US, if its not, sorry). I use it on my Nikon D70 and have been happy with a lot of the pictures I have taken with it....... - 2010-03-12

» Which team will be the biggest surprise at World Cup?

Which team will be the biggest surprise at World Cup?I don't think too many would be shocked of a good Australian run, but if Costa Rica did well I think that would shock quite a few and they are quite capable.Gratified to see that the US isn't on the list :rolleyes: I think the Ticos aren't as strong as they were. I should have voted for the Ukraine, I think....I wanted to vote for Paraguay because I think they'll get out of their group but Paraguay went to the second round in 1998 and 2002 so that actually wouldn't be that much of a stunner. From these teams, I picked Ukraine because they are a decent team and got a crappy group. They'll get out of their group and who knows they might win a game and get to the quarters.Gratified to...... - 2010-03-12

» Funny~!Agreement Between Japan and the United States of America Concerning the Amami

Agreement Between Japan and the United States of America Concerning the Amami Islands 24th December, 1953 WHEREAS the United States of America desires, with respect to the Amami Islands, to relinquish in favour of Japan all rights and interests under Article 3 of the Treaty of Peace with Japan signed at the city of San Francisco on September 8, 1951, as announced by the Secretary of State on August 8, 1953; and WHEREAS Japan is willing to assume full responsibility and authority for the exercise of all powers of administration, legislation arid jurisdiction over the territory and inhabitants of the Amami Islands; THEREFORE, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America have determined to conclude thi...... - 2010-03-12

» Best striker in Europe...PART 1

I've picked who i believe to be the top 12 strikers in Europe at this time. This poll contains 6 of them. Don't vote before you've seen the second poll.Why didn't you just have one poll with 12 players? Can you do that?I can't vote for this poll as there aren't enough choices. You neglected (2) very important players from your list: Ronaldo (golden boot @ WC), Michael Owen (reigning Euro footballer of the year). I realize that Ronaldo is injured right now and that Owen had a small goal scoring drought but they both still should have made your list of the 12 best in Europe. (If you kept Owen out of your list for being in a slump than you should have kept Ruud Van N. out too.)I won't vote either because any best striker poll without S...... - 2010-03-12

» How do i get my identity back?

well i've almost graduated from college. studied psychology and spanish and some french. i haven't been in classes since this summer. i'm finishing up a very part time obligation and hoping the diploma finally gets granted me. so now here i am, unemployed, living in a wisconsin winter, and wondering how do i define myself? i dont work, i dont go to school. i've considered studying abroad a million times like i did a few years ago but i wonder, what for? studying, period, is a waste of money if i'm not after nay particular degree. what kind of odds d oyou have to get a job when you are 23 with no job experience and no advanced degree? whenever i apply to any random store, no one ever calls me. and i suppose i...... - 2010-03-12

» Dynamic text printing - is it possible?

ok, I have wasted most the day trying to find an answer to this, so if anyone knows if this isn't possible, please let me know. I have SWF that is loading dynamic text, which I am trying to PRINT. So basically, just a button that you hit that sends the text to a printer, nothing more nothing less, sounds simple bloody isn't! ThanksIts definitely possible - I'd make sure that you're embedding your font into the textfield, and I'd use the flahs 8 PrintJob class - it seems more reliable to me than the old ways to print, and has much more control. I have noticed font issues between mac and pc based printing through flash - namely special characters getting outawhack, but that was only w/ flash 7 swfs using printNum.a solution I found ...... - 2010-03-12

» What does ipod touch use to download?

u know. if you want to download songs or videos or pictures and stuff. Do you need a USB cable or something? or is it automatic? i know you download FROM itunes but i need to know what device it uses to download.Yes, you use the USB cable it came with to charge it into your computer/labtop. Once you plug it in it should automaticly sync all your stuff onto your iPod Touch.Yes there is a USB cable. You put the cable in and plug your ipof touch in but it wont let you work without itunes so u need itunes...i don't jbiw wat you mean by device to use to download sorry but there is a usb cable :P srry good luckOk, you need to have an internet connection first You also need itunes installed on your computer itouch can also use a wirele...... - 2010-03-12

» Selling my 1890's box sash windows?

Im having some uPVC box sash windows fitted in a few weeks (after much decision making!!) as our original box sash have reached the end of there lives, and as I am not that DIYish did not feel that I would be able to renovate them myself, but would hate to see them be thrown away. So does anyone know of any one who would perhaps buy them and want to renovate them? Or are there companies out there who will buy them off me - salvage yards maybe? I live in the Greater Manchester area, hope someone can help!!!! Thank you x x Ask your church or local good will organisation. It would be greatly appreciated by a family in need.Get a ffree account at craigs list and post them there for sell..the account is free...once you have set up the account ...... - 2010-03-12

» Anyone use Webhosting-Network?

They appear to have some nice packages. Just wondering if anyone has used them, or heard anything about them. Also here are some responses I got from questions I sent their customer support: 1)Do you offer PHP4? PHP4 is now available on our servers :) We just haven't had time update our pages as there are some errors on Share IP hosting on WN-1. We are going to move them to dedicated IP like WN-2 to 4 now so the problems will be fixed. 2)How long have you been around? We had been around for 2 yrs. webhosting-network.com is a brand new site that was up for awhile. Also we will be launching our dedicated hosting services officially once we got all things sorted out. E.g : price lists,etc 3)Would there be any problem running a foru...... - 2010-03-12

» What I've been up to lately...

I've not been able to take many photos lately because I've been pretty busy with my 3rd-year design project - I've been designated CAD specialist for our group, so I've spent pretty much all of the past fortnight using Autodesk Inventor and 3D Studio Max to produce these, which we used for our Preliminary Design Review presentation. This was my first attempt at 3DSMax - what'cha think? http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/yummifruitbat/frontal.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/yummifruitbat/rightdark.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/yummifruitbat/noglasssunset.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/yummifruitbat/litblack2_resize.jpgPretty cool!!Keeewwwl!! that 3d stuff is very time consuming. Nice job!Ve...... - 2010-03-12

» Large blemish on images

I cleaned the lens thoughly. Camera is a canon point and shoot A85 Not sure if its the ccd or something on back of the lense. Tried taking it apart but these camera's are damn hard to take apart. Was able to open it up enough to blow some canned compressed air inside but that didn't work. If it's a ccd electronic problem it would not be worth going any further, if it's dust then I will try to get it apart without breaking it, hopefully Blemish is on the same spot on all photo's. Does anybody know what it is? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/Cruzin/photoforum/IMG_0046.jpgI can't be sure, but it looks like a UFO. Just kiddin. Are you sure you have the lens absolutely clean? Alot of times, blowing compressed air just ...... - 2010-03-12

» where do you develope your film?

Sorry for such a newbie question, but a cursory search of the forum didn't yield what I'm looking for. I just got my first SLR, a Pentax K1000. Before I had a Kodak APS camera that did the job it needed to do. I would usually bring my film to the drug store to develope. But now that I'm getting more serious about building my photography skills, I'm also getting more serious about who developes my film. So I'm curious about what/whom you folks use to develope your film. Though, admittedly, I did get impatient to see the results from my first roll and it's currently at the local Walgreens. Hopefully it'll turn out good. If so, I might post some tonight. :) Anyway, there aren't any professional photo places w/in a 30 minute drive ...... - 2010-03-12

» Help me pick a new lense!

I have a budget of up to $250 to buy a new lense for my D70, I am looking to see what you guys recommend and then go from there to choose. Thanks.... You have no idea of what you want or need?Can you tell us what are you planning to use the lens for? i.e. taking landscape photos? Portrait? Macros stuff like bugs? or Telephotos type such as going to the zoo? .......either way $250 max isn't going to get very much... buy the nikor 50mm 1.8 prime for $125 and spend the change on a bag of crack...Thats the thing I can't really decide which I prefer, I love macros, and I enjoy landscapes and portraits. Which would be the most practical?Can you go to $340?Highly doubt it. Looking to ask for this as a Christmas gift haha.You can't come up w...... - 2010-03-12

» Would this guy be a good bonus to todays music?

Hello. I have just read that Kurt Cobain is alive and well, living w/ Jim Morrison, Hendrix and Elvis. They share a bungalow. Now, Kurt is getting itchy to join a new band. Hendrix keeps eating his cookies and using up all his smack. Who would Kurt go best w/? a)Amy Winehouse b)Jonas Brothers c)an emo suck sh-t band d)Foo Fighters e)form a super group w/ Slash f)Record w/ Guns N Roses. Axl loved him.I'll comment on each act. a) He wouldn't choose her, she uses more drug and drink than he does! b) uhhhhhhh.... no comment c) see answer for b d) Sounds OK on paper, but he's moved on.... e) Nah, wouldn't last too long, like other "supergroups" that involve Guns N Roses members and/or Slash f) Chinese D...... - 2010-03-12

» need help with install php

install php and apache. I am trying to install php with apache, I am trying to allow both cgi version of php and apache modular support. When i do this ./configure \ --localstatedir=/var \ --enable-discard-path \ --with-config-file-path=/usr/local/etc \ --disable-debug \ --with-exec-dir=/usr/local/libexec/php \ --with-db2 \ --with-gdbm \ --enable-ftp \ --with-gd \ --with-jpeg-dir=/usr \ --with-ttf \ --with-mysql \ --with-readline \ --with-zlib \ --enable-memory-limit \ --enable-magic-quotes \ --with-apache=../apache_1.3.22 in this php directory i get this gcc -o conftest -g -O2 -DSUPPORT_UTF8 conftest.c -lreadline -lhistory -lgd -l$ /usr/i386-slackware-linux/bin/ld: cannot find -lgd collect2: ld retur...... - 2010-03-12

» from 3.5.0 to 3.5.2 slow? I found problem

Direct result of something different going on with show active users. If you see in the suggestions for optimizations, almost every reply from Vbulletin is turn that off... after doing alot of other things. I can kill my server very easy by just turning on show active users, this never was a problem before, but in 3.5.2 something must be different. So, if your slow try and turn it off, see what happens. BTW.. e2000 suggests its in server optimizations, its actually in forum display options in your admin panel.which one you're talking about active users in forums or on front page ? Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> Server Settings and Optimization Options -> Display Logged in Users? Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> Forum Display Opt...... - 2010-03-12

» Miscellaneous Characters

I was just just reviewing a lesson by rewriting phrases using both kanji and kana (as opposed to just kana) and I came across this phrase: �������‚܂�. My initial guess was: �܂����O, but... what was that �� doing there? So I typed it up on here, and it came out: �܃����O, and the translation came out accurate "5 months ago." And this time... what's the �� doing there? So, here's my point. What does this character mean, and when/how would one use it? Also, how are miscellaneous Japanese characters classified? And what other misc characters should I look out for?When counting lengths of time in months its ikagetsu, nikagetsu and the little katakana 'ke' represents that. Another one of the top of my head is �X, dont know its readin...... - 2010-03-12

» question on tutorial "transition using external swfs.

Hello! I have my main timeline which has a .swf loaded on it, and this swf moves (image scrolls left to right). I want that swf to stay put, and then load, when user clicks on a button, other pages (of course, one at a time) on top of this one. How is this done? Basically loading swfs on top of other swfs, and then having the current one replaced, all the while having one at the root level. I hope this makes sense....here's what I'm working on: http://fiveam.com/plumcrazy/plumhome.html thanks, JedWhy not have the movie you want to stay put be a part of the main movie? You could do the whole first page animation there and then call your swf's into the container. By the way, you might want to adjust the location of your container. The...... - 2010-03-12

» Minnesota: Firefighter, child = 4th & 5th seasonal flu fatalities

From WCCO: http://wcco.com/local/local_story_044153407.html Feb 13, 2007 5:03 pm US/Central Firefighter, Child Die Of Flu Complications (WCCO) Minneapolis An 8-year-old from the Duluth area and a 44-year-old Minneapolis firefighter have become the fourth and fifth people in Minnesota to die as a result of the flu this season... He died about 8:30 Tuesday morning. Interim Fire Chief Jim Clack said DeLude had been hospitalized for several days... Both victims had the A/H1 strain of influenza, which Ehresmann said is the most common going around this year and is covered by current stock of flu vaccine. Earlier this month, an 8-year-old and a 17-month-old also died of complications due to the flu, that following an 8-year-old...... - 2010-03-12

» What TV station is ellen degernerous on?

It's syndicated. That means it's on different stations in every city. Here in Las Vegas it's on at 3pm on CBS CH.8. I recommend you call your local library, or find a TV guide, a daily newspaper, or look up Ellen.Com on your computer. Good luck! Oh! It's Degeneres. :) EDIT: I was just looking at the other answers. The second answer (DumberTh...) is a great link. That'll give you your answer, and he's never had a Best Answer, so that would be nice....(No, I don't know him!!!) Happy Holidays! LynnShe's on NBC here in Chicago. But if you go to this link: http://ellen.warnerbros.com/about/whenit... it shows you what channel and time its on depending on where you live. Its on CBS here in Iowa, ...... - 2010-03-12

» How to make bf2 run faster?

My Bf2 is very slow and I lag is there anyway to make it faster??besides lowering your graphics settings for the game. try searching for the BF2 tweak guide. it will tell you how to improve your game speed. http://www.tweakguides.com/BF2_1.htmlif you have the cash update graphics card to a aster running one makesure your drivers are udated and you have plenty of RAM that should make it run fine update your drivers for your graphics card your computer manufacturer's web site should help you get those drivers. virus scan lower game graphics settingUpgrade to the fastest computer you can find....... - 2010-03-12

» Which city really represents NHL hockey to you?

All things considered, if there was a team to leave the NHL which one would leave the biggest hole.Montreal!"get your head out of Canada"??? Are you stupid? Most of the NHL teams are made up of a majority of canadians. There are probably more hockey fans in Winnipeg than there are in all of the USA. Report Abuse Minnesota is like crazy with downtown Minneapolis. When they hockey games are on its crazy! That's why Minnesota is called the state of hockey! People love hockey in MN! Team of 18,000 but i do get Detriot since their hockey town because they won the stanley cup :/Toronto. Even though they are not very good Toronto is like the Yankees of baseball. Toronto is a big city, th...... - 2010-03-12

» CDC/CSTE - New three-day training course released online

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 U.S. Preparedness to Respond to Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Strengthened by CDC/CSTE [Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists] Partnership New three-day training course released online today May 15, 2007 Atlanta � A three-day training course which provides a standardized curriculum to state and local public-health responders about how to identify and control human infections and illness associated with avian influenza A (H5N1) is being released on-line today. The course, entitled "CDC/CSTE Rapid Response Training: The Role of Public Health in a Multi-Agency Response to Avian Influenza in the United States" is the result of a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and t...... - 2010-03-12

» I was arrested can I never get a job?

A friend and I were caught shoplifting and charged w/ a B Misdemeanor but not Convicted. It was a stupid mistake, i know. Will this affect my chances at ALL jobs or just banks? I am currently in College and majoring in FinanceFirst, I have NO IDEA what that "ruins you credit" statement is about...that person is confused Anyway, maybe not. The question on the app is generally "have you been CONVICTED" of a crime...blah blah blah The key word here is convicted! I was arrested before and I worked at Comerica bank for a few years after that. So no, they will do a background check on you anyway and decide if they want to hire you anyway. Sounds like you are remorseful for what happened just don't do it again because you may not ...... - 2010-03-12

» How can I help my friend with cancer?

He doesn't have terminal cancer (I forgot what it's called), but it's skin cancer and it goes away and comes back. I feel absolutely terrible, but he doesn't seem to mind. He is one of my life-long friends, and I would do anything for him. What could I do to make life easier for him (he also lost 3 fingers)?My dad had cancer and it was really hard to know how to deal with it, so I can sort of understand how you're feeling. I think the best thing to do is just let him know that if he wants to talk to you, he can, otherwise try not to let it affect your friendship. Go out and have fun as much as you can, to try and distract him from the dark thoughts that might come along. Be there for him and make sure you're al...... - 2010-03-12

» For a shy guy: girl's psycology 101?

There is this relative of mine, I don't see her that often. We only talk on messenger but only like once a month. I want to start talking to her a lot more, she means a lot to mean and I want her to know that. So what are somethings things I can talk about with my cousin that are fun and interesting? Pls help, I'm realy shy.I am not sure why one would not be able to think of things to discuss with a "cousin", or why one would feel "shy" towards ones cousin. Perhaps your feelings are misplaced and you are thinking of her as being more than just a cousin, and that is not a very good situation to be in. =PStop asking the same question.talk about the weather and stuff like thatits your cousin. why would you be shy? its not like ...... - 2010-03-12

» Advice about building a studio

Hi I'm based in Barcelona, Spain and am building my own studio. I want an white, endless background, the sort that has curved corners that don't trap light. I've heard that there are some companies that sell clunk-click sections of background/drop that you just need to paint. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! The area is 6.5 metres by 4.4 metres. Thank you, James Wardell:wink:The cheapest/easiest way to do this is use several colorama rolls: http://www.coloramaphotodisplay.co.uk/ You buy them in the required colours, rather than painting a wall. Rob...... - 2010-03-12

» Which is better to use, Sunscreen OR Sunblock and why?

Also, how do we know which spf is right for us?Ha! I just learnt this at school hehe So here it is... Sunblock and sunscreen are the same thing. What you need to look for is something that is against UVA AND B as both are equally as bad at different times in the day. And just so you know UVB can pass through glass i.e your car windows and if it is a cloudy day you can still get burnt! SPF : Basically depending upon the exposure rate...as in if it is VERY sunny and your out for a long period of time, use a high spf and if the opposite a less spf. Just putting them on without sun, they both have the same effect just the higher spf ones have more protection in high exposures. Hope that load of info helped :D hehei don'...... - 2010-03-12

» What exactly do you do for a photography major in college?

I'm 16 years old and already looking for things to possibly take for college. I am really interested in photography but I am not exactly sure what its like as a major. I know you learn about lighting and all that stuff and the basics, but is it boring or anything? Just want someone who may be involved with it to give me some advice. Thanks (:Many colleges have a major in photography in their art department. You will learn about lighting and technical issues but you will also study the work of great photographers and most importantly you will learn composition and expression. When I was in art school we would spend lots of nights in the darkrooms developing film and printing pictures. Today digital imaging has replaced the old darkroom ...... - 2010-03-12

» Question about blu-ray and resolutions ?

hi i have this tv http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electron... i was wandering wen watching a blu-ray on my ps3 do i set it to output 720p or 1080i thanx for your helpThis TV can not do 1080i, so you should just set it to 720pYou will have to try both settings and see which looks best. Here's why .... The TV has a native resolution of 768x1366 pixels so a 720p input from the PS3 will be scaled by the TV to fit the screen (i.e. 720 >> 768), or a 1080i signal must be deinterlaced to 2 x 540 pixels, then scaled to 768. Also recognize that the 1080p native image on the Blu-ray disk (or the 480 lines of a DVD) must be scaled to 720p or 1080i within the PS3 before being output. So ... there is a lot of scaling/processing to do...... - 2010-03-12

» SERVER OPTIMIZE REQUEST- Please help

Please help me with my server. the loads keeps on jumping up and down. It can go from .6 to 44 in just a matter of minutes. Also I have a question about purchasing servers. is it better to have a different server to host the mysql database which has lower server spec or host the mysql and http on the same server with higher specs. Thank you for your help! 1.dedicated 2.Core2 6550/2GBRAM/400HD-NON-RAID/CENTOS/cpanel V. 11.18.6-stable -mysql 5.0.45-community -php 5.2.5 -apache 2.2.8 3. 3.68 PL2 6. top - 23:57:08 up 11 days, 31 min, 1 user, load average: 8.14, 5.67, 3.43 Tasks: 173 total, 1 running, 170 sleeping, 1 stopped, 1 zombie Cpu(s): 68.8%us, 34.0%sy, 0.0%ni, 62.0%id, 0.0%wa, 0.0%hi, 0.2%si, 0.0%st Mem: 20673...... - 2010-03-12

» Thinking about incorporating Vbulletin into my site

I am wondering how much it would cost to get the license for Vbulletin and about how much it would cost for someone to incorporate into my website. Just looking for some basic information...I would have searched the forum, but I am extremely busy as of right now. If anyone has any information on total cost (license/programming) I would greatly appreciate it.vBulletin is priced at $160 for an owned license, or $85 for a 1 year leased license. (If you are in a EU country with VAT, then the VAT will be added to the cost.) With both licenses you get one year of access to the downloads section so you can download the latest versions during this time. After the year, the renewal for this access is just $30 for the owned license. This is optiona...... - 2010-03-12

» Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years?

What goals will you set for yourself to help you get there?An emperor and I am not joking :)Professionally retired!!Set goals by: 1) finding what you want, what's your strongest desire 2) how can you do that and get paid for it 3) develop your character, you will earn more money through your character than any other skills. Set a goal, write it down, do something EVERY DAY to achieve it, you'll be there. I want to be a civil servant work for the foreign commonwealth office in the UK (where I am from). Never thought of this career in my life, and dont subscribe to the absolute rubbish that people decide what they want to do in life. 90% of people fall into their career randomly. I'm currently working as a civil servan...... - 2010-03-12

» Requesting Donations to Charity

If our charity has two mail fundraisers per year, What are the statistical best two dates to do this? When is the most appropriate time to mail the material to have the greatest return.We are a non-profit charitable organization that delivers doctors and medicine to Mali, West Africa. We send out very tasteful personalized letters to our donors and prospects twice per year. I would imagine someplace there is data that gives an idea on which are the best dates 6 months apart to send our request letters. My question is asking if anyone knows where that information can be found? For additional information to our group see www.medicineformali.org.I think that would be highly dependent on the nature of the charity so you might want to provi...... - 2010-03-12

» Doing a charity photo shoot tomorrow - anyone ever done that

I'm doing a charity photo session tomorrow for my wife's pta program; photos with santa (we're paying for santa too). They do this every year and people take turns, but it got me thinking of doing other charity photo shoots in other areas, since ours is fairly middle class. There's still time before Christmas to prepare for something like that. I figure it might give kids a chance to have a picture or two with santa who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to. Has anyone else done anything like this? If so could you share your experiences? Did the Santa charge you? Did you do it in a store? Most malls already have one and they charge of course. Share other experiences not necessarily for Christmas as well. ThanksWhy dont you get a...... - 2010-03-12

» Formatting on Microsoft Word XP

Hi. I recently wrote a manuscript and inserted comments. Because I have XP, the comments appeared in comment bubbles on the right side of the page. When I sent it to my editor, she saved it on her computer, which uses an earlier version of Word, and the comments became embedded in the text. Now we are trying to get the comments back to their original format, but with her corrections included. Is there a way to do this? And if so, how?Subject: Formatting on Microsoft Word XP Category: Computers > Software Asked by: debbie1969-ga List Price: $10.00 Posted: 06 Feb 2006 21:34 PST Expires: 08 Mar 2006 21:34 PST Question ID: 442476 Hi. I recently wrote a manuscript and inserted comments. Because I have Word 2003, the comm...... - 2010-03-12

» Does anyone know what song this chorus/hook belongs to??

Do you believe in love, we could be so blessed, i can change your life, if you just say yes. Cupid - Say Yes Say Yes We Can Be So Blessed I Wanna Cook You Breakfast Then Maybe Bring You Lunch I Wanna Let You Know Why I Appreciate You So Much I Wanna Argue Wit Ya Then We Can Work It Out No Need To Worry I Can Show You What It's All About I Wanna Be Your Soldier And Go To War For You Don't Care How Big Or Small The Problem Is I Got You I Got Your Back Girl So Have No Fear Your Mister Anything And Everything Has Just Appeared Do You Believe In Love We Can Be So Blessed I Can Change Your Life If You Just Say Yes Do You Wanna Be Loved Unconditionally I've Got A Question...... - 2010-03-12

» Phil!

I never set out to take a photo, but I randomlly took this photo of one of my mates phil when we was walking over the countrside taking photos! I quite like it, what do you think? http://www.img-upload.com/uploads/phil.jpg Oh and btw no, hes not mentally disabled.. Just pulling a funny face! lol..i think you caught a good friendly expression here :thumbup:mentally disabled eh? great pic :thumbup:nice capture nath!Cheers everyone :)Hehe cool pic man :Di think you caught a good friendly expression here :thumbup: I agree and also the dof is very nice! : )...... - 2010-03-12

» codes where can I find them?

Lot of you-all are always using those darned codes. DDF,SSC etc etc. Where can I find a list of them ?Codes like station names/cities/airports or are you talking about something else?Here's a great site that gives the station ID's Hope this helps... http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/stationlocator.htmlGuys Yes Thanks very much . Has other good database ID features too . :: Here's a great site that gives the station ID's Hope this helps... http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/stationlocator.html...... - 2010-03-12

» Watching TV with XBMC

I've searched a bunch of threads and read the FAQs and think what I want to do is not easy. But I would like to know if I am missing something. I want to simply watch TV through a tuner (probably USB tuner) hooked up to the XBox. Why? Because I would then write a Python script to display useful data in a ticker at the bottom of the screen. Ie, new email alerts, weather info, alarm clock, etc. So, I do not need recording functions but I do need the ability to get live TV through XBMC. Having a separate PC with PCI tuner is not an option since I could just output the video from that. I want to know if I can do it with an XBox. Thanks.You have to problems with getting video via USB into the xbox: 1) usb ports are version 1 and ...... - 2010-03-12

» How many catches taken by saurav ganguly as a wicket?

I Don't know what you are talking about!!! Ganguly has taken 100 ODi wicket & 32 test wickets He has taken 71 catches in test & 100 catches in ODI.On 18 April 2008, Ganguly led the Kolkata Knight Riders team owned by Shah Rukh Khan in the IPL Twenty20 cricket match to a 140 run victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers led by Rahul Dravid and owned by Vijay Mallya. Ganguly opened the innings with Brendan McCullum and scored 10 runs while his partner Brendan McCullum remained unbeaten blasting his way to a record 158* runs in 73 balls. On 1 May in a game between the Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals, Ganguly made his highest score of the season and his second T20 half century, scoring 51 runs off of 39 balls at a strike rate of ...... - 2010-03-12

»  Hey VTS...

You wrote somewhere that you had several footers just loading randomly (??? you know what I mean, don't you ?). But you didn't explain how. Care to do that now ? pomAnother question : I've just seen the wallpapers you've made. Wicked. What are you working with ? So here's the deal. Can I use one of them for my site ? Or even better : could you do one especially for me and not ask me for money cos I don't have much of it ? Do you have a cigarette ? Can you send me $100 ? pomaint it great stuff?? I love vts' work.sure, you can use it......under these conditions: 1) you must give me credit 2) you must retain the integrity of the piece. im working on redoing some of the wallpapers and im sorry i dont have $100.....and if i did i would be ou...... - 2010-03-12

» what kind of film...

do you use. I have been using store brand film made by Agfa mainly for cost issues.My pics turn out fair for avereage picture taking. I see some of your guy's photos and it makes me wonder if a better film would help. I have not been able to get my film shots digitized yet so no real examples show. :hail::hail:I often use a store brand, made by Fuji I think. Other times I buy bulk packs of consumer Kodak at Wal-mart or Costco. I find that how the prints look, depends more on who/where the prints are made, than the brand of film. Some places do a lot of correction or alliteration to make the prints look better. The place I often take my film, calls it 'Vivid prints'...they boost the saturation so that the colors pop. If I take the sa...... - 2010-03-12

» Mother see's son die in a car accident?

she see's son in a coffin and everything. she cries all night, what does this mean.To dream of a car accident, symbolizes your emotional state. To dream that a loved one dies in an accident, indicates that something in your own Self that is no longer functional and is "dead". It can be symbolic of your own relationship with that person. It can also signify that you will be going through a period of depression. You may feel confined, restricted and lack personal freedom. hope this helps.I dont understand what your question means?...... - 2010-03-12

» Hello ;)

Welp I thought I might post a little something. I have been browsing around and making little posts here and there but haven’t really met anybody. Eventually ill post some pics..mostly in the bloopers section sense im still learning ;). My husband is all into photography, we took a class many years back. Unfortunately I cant remember a darn thing ;) however he turned me on to this site and it sparked my interest to start learning again. Everyone seems so nice and the pics are incredible. :DWelcome Looks like we have another diehard hockey fan in the hizouse! Unfortunately, judging by your nic, you are a Red Wings fan?.... God, I hate the redwings. but i won't hold that against you... too much anyway...lol, naw not ...... - 2010-03-12

» Kirstie Alley's Salary in Star Trek Movies

How much money was Kirstie Alley paid to do Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and how much did she want to do Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?If you're willing to pay for the answer -- go to Baseline-HollywoodPro and get their Star Salaries Report. You don't have to be a subscriber to Baseline, you can purchase it a la carte. I would ask them if Kirstie Alley is in their listings first, though, so you don't waste your money. http://baseline.hollywoodpro.com/help/Aboutstarsalaries.cfm...... - 2010-03-12