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July 3, 2009 - 11:25 pm
» What are 10 objects in space named after Greek mythological characters?

Hermes - Mercury Aphrodite - Venus Terra (Earth) Ares - Mars Thor (????) - Jupiter C(h)ronos - Saturn Luna - Earth's moon all of the Trojan asteroids 60 degrees behind of and ahead of Jupiter Apophis, asteroid that might impact the Earth in 2036 Demeter, the Greek name for the Roman goddess of the harvest, the first discovered asteroid in the asteroid belt.Directly, almost all of the constellations... plus Uranus. Indirectly, all the planets as well, seeing how the planets are named after the Roman gods, and [generalization] Roman mythology is merely Greek mythology with a mere "changing of the names." There's a little more to it than that, but if you're just looking for that magical number 10, off the top o...... - 2009-07-03

» Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR problem. HELP!

I just got this lens today, and I have loved it so far. After a few hours of shooting, I noticed that the aperture wouldn't go down to f/2.8. I tried in Aperture Priority and Manual mode, but nothing changed. Just to make sure everything was ok with the camera, I put my 70-200mm f/2.8 VR on, and it went right down to f/2.8. What is going on?! Please help! Thank you, JohnI've got the same lens and it does the same thing. There was a discussion on www.nikonians.org (http://www.nikonians.org) about this and the short answer is it is a normal function of the lens. I don't remember the reasons but there is nothing wrong with it. For a full explaination go to the site and check out the "Nikkor Lenses" forum section and do a search for thi...... - 2009-07-03

»  How was this made

I am trying to figure out what application(s) were used to create www.wholetruth.com/menu.htm (http://www.wholetruth.com/menu.htm) I love the way the menu works and scrolls to each room. I know they used swift3D, but what application did they use for navigation on that site? And...are there any tutorials out there for me to learn how to do such cool stuff?The 3D was created entirely in Swift. All of the actions and such were probably created and scripted in Flash so you can create a cool navigation. I don't know where you can find tutorials to teach you material such as that :( Cheers, Kirupa...... - 2009-07-03

» How much photo editing is too much?

I see people that take their images and add surreal effects that could never be achieved without software, and I'm okay with that as long as the photographer is making everyone aware that the photo was heavily edited. But what about the photos that look real, but had a flower added to them, or had something that was there completely wiped out, and other such things, but the photographer doesn't tell anyone? Is that okay? I personally have a huge issue with someone changing their photo without making people aware. I've only been at photography for a few months, and I've already ran across dozens of situations where I wish I could change something drastically in my photo, but I just can't bring myself to do it. I guess I just have a mo...... - 2009-07-03

» Reading THE place to be

I was listening to World Soccer Daily the other day and the topic of Reading came up. The host were say that if Reading continue to play the style they play and can finish between 8 and 13, they may become a very attractive place for Bosmian transfers to land. They indicated that attacking players in particular would be very interested in playing for Reading next year. I thought this was very interesting from a players stand point, but what I liked the most was that the pundits are talking about Reading as a possible mainstay in the prems! :) Keep it up, and come on Reading!I was listening to World Soccer Daily the other day and the topic of Reading came up. The host were say that if Reading continue to play the style they play ...... - 2009-07-03

» Pricing and Hacks?

Hello, I was hoping to get help from someone here. I'm wondering, how much will it cost (yes, I've seen the pricing page, but I'm VERY confused) to just buy one "community" (like, a set of forums) and keep it forever...and still be able to use the hacks? So, my main question is: How much $$$ will is cost to buy a "domain" forever and still be able to use "hacks" (like the HP/MP/EXP thing)?$160 for a board that you can use forever, which includes 1 years access to upgrades. Each year after that is $30. You can use hacks without any additional payment.Alright, cool. Another question, what's the difference between .php and .php3?Some older servers may require that you use .php3 files so they recognize the files as PHP.Okie Dokie.Original...... - 2009-07-03

» Has there been any official word as to when sony will phase out the ps2?

There are still lots of good games coming out on the ps2 such as COD world at war and Guitar Hero World Tour, but when will games finally stop being released on the old machine. My best bet would be in about a years time, but have sony actually said any future plans?The last PS1 game came out 2006 and I anticipate PS2 will last longer than the PS2 so I guess it will still be rolling out games when PS4 is released.Sony has said they intend to support the PS2 for at least 10 years, which would mean it would be possible for developers to make games for the PS2 at least into 2011. The question is whether or not they will. My guess would be that they will, but only for pretty much the same reason they do now: It's cheap and simple to port ...... - 2009-07-03

» How do i know if a B5.5 VW Passat has 4 motion?

I want to buy a 2003 - 2005 Passat wagon with either the 4 or 6 cylinder motor. Apart from the badge on the rear (or crawling under the car), how can i tell if it has all whel drive?Hello An easy question to answer. A four motion is just that. propelled / driven by all four wheels. Please do not take the advise of revving high and letting the clutch engage drive as you could end up with damage to the clutch or drive shafts. Instead just look under the rear of the car and if you see a cross ( not upset ???) bar/axle,then it is front wheel drive only. Should you see drive shafts then it is a four wheel drive. All best Don (Mackie )Rev it to 6000 rpm, push clutch down, engage first gear and release clutch. If just front wheels spin and you ...... - 2009-07-03

» What countries have trouble getting along with Canada?

Uhm...most people don't even know we exist...their mostly self conceded American's...ok they're only American's but its mostly groups of people that don't like us...like the taliban Probably Iran, Syria and other places like that bc they support terrorismThere are many countries that have had trouble getting along with Canada in recent times, as well as over the years. However, when I say we don't get along, it means more like they have had a disagreement with us and the issue had to be raised at the world court or through the United Nations. But when I say "trouble getting along", I don't mean that we went to war or we/they imposed sanctions and such. It was something that simply we both could not agre...... - 2009-07-03

» Couple of suggestions: parents and custom fields

It would be great if you can reply to a post (not only replywquote) but that every posts has a parent. In this way it shouldn't be very difficult to make a possible threaded display (if that's needed) This doesn't seem to be very difficult to me. I allready made a thread class that can print either threaded or flat threads (recursive function) And (surprised me that i didn't find this suggestion here) custom user- and message fields...In this way the board would be extremely flexible (then it allready is) Another thing I came up to is the possibility to add a before_access_file. This would be a file that will be called before each action and contains custom php-code. The w-agora script (http://w-agora.araxe.fr) uses this mechanism and...... - 2009-07-03

» Why guy hurt a womas heart?

Most likely for the same reasons that women hurt their heartscause womas is mean :( womas = woman.. i think..Why women hurt a man's heart? I am food without onion and I get food with onion.People hurt each other. It's not gender based. Because they are immatureCause they usually do what their lusts tell them if they're weak.How? bcoz all guys are heartless with no emotional bindings n thy dont care wht da gal feels .... gals r precious angels n guys r da devils on earthWhen you get into a relationship you need to get to know the person and not give him qualities you dream of him having. The first thing I would look for is how they talk to you. If it is in a respectful manner, he may be the one for you. There are s...... - 2009-07-03

» What if we confused Jesus Christ's second coming with the Anti-Christ?

There will be people that will.Christians will not think the anti-Christ is Christ.Then we would all be screwed. The opposite may be true, some will think that the anti-christ is Jesus. But Jesus will make sure that we recognize Him when He returns. The Bible says that the world will know (every knee will bow, every tongue confess).There will be no confusion. People will be missing when Jesus comes back. The anti-Christ will not cause the disappearance of millions (hopefully) of people.dont worry i think he will being a note from his dadI wouldn't get surprised...oh wait, I'm an atheist...I guess I would be shocked anyway if something so unlikely happened...can,t happen -believers are too smartJesus is so lost in history is is m...... - 2009-07-03

» Slow down you XP!!

Is your Windows XP too fast for some programs???Just get "turbo" from here: ftp://ftp.infogrames.net/patches/general/turbo.exe Set your CPU speed to a low value.There you go.Now all programs will run at the reduced speed.!!whats its actual purposeto slow down XP for some old programs which run too fast in XPThis used to happen on dual cores earlier with games and such ..LOL.......... I don't wish to slow down my computer.Even I want my system 2times faster.Thats why I am planing to upgrade my PC.Err, you wouldn't like if your trial software's timer went dual fast will you? Or the likes? There's disadvantage to speeds :)trial software times are based on actual times na? And not on processing timeErr, you wouldn't like if your trial sof...... - 2009-07-03

» How to make a script for this net radio?

I am trying to listen to this radio through net, on the computer it plays fine, the direct url link to that is, http://www.hindiwood.com/radio/ujala/ujala.htm Is it possible that i can make a script that the XBMC will also play it?no need for a script.... Open a text file editor, copy and paste this url : mms://wm0.xs4all.nl/ujala and then save it as "Ujalah Radio live.strm" then upload this file on your xbox HDD and run it using music section of XBMC.thanks a lot man for answering my question that was really fast:) How did u find out the adres(mms://wm0.xs4all.nl/ujala)? that what to put in to make it possible....... - 2009-07-03

» So...where are you right now?

And what are you doing? I am at my mom's work :D my grandma's houseI am sitting in behind my cashier desk, in a place called the Underground Bookstore, in the basement of the Wallace dormitory for college students, on a University campus. I'm supposed to be working, but since I have no customers, I am fiddling around on my laptop instead. Naughty me. btw, my name is Stephanie, too :-)LMAO! (my moms work!) LMAO! I am on my butt, on my Couch, in my House, that is in CA, that is in the good old US of A, on the North American Continent, on this Big Blue Ball called Earth! PST! giggle my Moms work! Cute!I'm in the world, the US, the state of NY, in Rochester, in my house, on my OLPC XO laptop answering this question, an...... - 2009-07-03

» Why is the girls in a american so mean to mee?

they act all stock up and mean i try be frends in they not in want to be they call me stoopid n nobidy noticed me everyday it hard what shall i be do??me not now it make me so sad i kant take it, i go home cryin noboddy undrseteanding me here !!!!!!! I HATE IT HATE HATE WAHHHH pleze tell me why they mean mostly? And my sorry for the spelling i not spaking english verry well plez...what country are you originally from. im sorry to say this but a lot of people are *** holes and will not like you if you are different. you are obviously a new comer which makes you different.I'm just wondering what country do you come from? And also when did you move to America/or wherever it is these girls are being mean? Well, they sound like the...... - 2009-07-03

» South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

Five suspected H5N1 human cases reported in Seoul May 07, 2008 At least five suspected H5N1 human cases have been reported to local authorities as of Wednesday morning in Seoul after the outbreak of the fatal disease was confirmed in Seoul earlier, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported. The health authorities said five people have reported symptoms of fever or cough since Tuesday. The authorities have conducted blood tests on the five people to confirm whether they are positive to the deadly H5N1 strain, Yonhap said. The Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced Tuesday that quarantine officials detected the highly virulent H5N1 strain in dead chickens from a bird vivarium located at the G...... - 2009-07-03

» Is there a website that i can use msn messenger without downloading?

its pretty much just for school in the morning Ever wanted to consolidate all your IM programs into one simple web application? http://www.meebo.com/ Supports: AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Google Talks, ICQ, Jabber, Fixster Enjoy :)this is probly gona sound very wierd buuut. www.dolly.com.au its has a messenger on that. You can even put on pics. i tried meebo, but it dosnt say really keep up to dates. example. last week my name was Sophie. Then I changed it to Sophs. when i went on meebo. it still said sophie. vey annoying. but dolly is a Gossip site. so yeah. lolyesssss there are ALL KINDSS! just go to google and search for web messenger... here are a few.. www.webmessenger.msn.com www.iloveim.com www.meebo.com www.koo...... - 2009-07-03

» How to prove that I said that at that time?

I would like to find the following service. A website where I can register myself and submit some text (without any paying). The site should be able to prove that I said what I said at the time when I said that. I need this for the following reasons. If somebody (let say in 2 years) pretends to be inventor of my idea, I can refer to this site and prove (juridically) that I was the first one who had this idea. I do not want to get money form this idea. I just want to be able prove that at that time I already had this idea.Web site contents are sometimes difficult to date. Why not post yourself, or a reliable friend or independent person, a sealed letter with all the information contained therein. Sign across the sealed down flap. When...... - 2009-07-03

» Help! Need .htaccess file to turn on File_uploads

I recently switched to a new Apache server host, and in the process found that we can't upload attachments or avatars because of "file_uploads" being turned off. The server support people swear up and down we can create a .htaccess file to bypass this for the forums. Does anyone know where precisely to store the .htaccess file? And how exactly is this written to turn on file_uploads?! We only have access to FTP basically. No Telnet. A friend trying to help me out says the .htaccess files cannot do this function. He's very knowledgeable and is frustrated with the support staff of BlueDumbo...excuse me, Blue Domino. I'm lost and in need of desperate help. Our forum integrity depends on this. Any help?...... - 2009-07-03

» To my dear, dear atheists....what's the deal?

To all my fellow Atheists, my faith is your bastard child..."Apatheism" (the notion of God's existance is irrelevent). Which means I do not waste my energy proving that their God or any gods exist and I found my life to be much happier. I pretty much gave up on debating the issue and I lost 10lbs!!! Join my camp and you will find you life to be a lot easier and see the ridiculousness on both sides of militant atheists and zelous christians...it's a circus! And to all who call themselves apatheist, aren't you a little bit happier?I could never give up the side-splitting laughs to be had at this forum :)so is an apatheist agnostic or atheistTo claim that God's existence is irrelevant is incorrect. Other's...... - 2009-07-03

» Whats your closest "near death" experience?

Was recently in Thailand, and had a pit viper jump the barricade. Got within half a metre before the dude grabbed it's tail! Snake bite itself not a prob, but Thailand probably not the best place to get one though. Just wondered about anyone elses "experience" falling off the back of a moving pickup truck...it was going pretty fast and was scaryOne night a dude put a gun up to my face when I was 16, because he I thought I was someone else. I told him to shoot me cuz I was suicidal at the time, but then some light reflected off my face and I guess he knew I wasn't the real person. It's really a long story, but whatever lol. * My heart went into "sudden cardiac death" (in the vernacular, ventricular fibrillation). You'...... - 2009-07-03

» Vers une épidémie de bronchiolite aiguë aux Antilles

Vers une épidémie de bronchiolite aiguë aux Antilles http://www.newmedia-fr.info/ixm_ixpnews.php?file=article&story_id=23275 Publié le 17/10/2007 Auteur: David Lenoir Dans un point de surveillance, l’Institut de veille sanitaire (InVS) s’inquiète de l’évolution de la bronchiolite aiguë en Guadeloupe et en Martinique. Dans les deux départements, le nombre de cas est en augmentation. La maladie est bénigne, mais peu provoquer des afflux dans les établissements hospitaliers. Selon l’InVS, en Guadeloupe (hors îles de l’archipel), l’évolution du nombre de cas de bronchiolite vus en ville augmente de façon régulière chaque semaine depuis la première semaine de septembre. Le nombre de cas estimés lors de la dernière semaine de septembre...... - 2009-07-03

» Should I go to a doctor?

I felt fine most of the weekend, until waking up at about 5:30 yesterday morning with weird / painful discomfort in my stomach / chest. It kept me from getting back to sleep. I tried warm showers, changing the position in which I was laying, etc. I threw up three times before noon yesterday, but haven't since. However, I've continued to feel weak and tired, with a stomache ache that comes and goes (for the most part, in correlation with when I take medication -- I've tried both Tylenol and cold / flu syrup). I got a decent night's sleep last night but have still felt tired. I figured it was just some respiratory illness or whatnot, like the common "flu bug," but a little bit ago, after laying on the couch f...... - 2009-07-03

» Ganguly questions Chappel's method

Source: http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/268907.html So it begins again..Ganguly has opposed Chappel's coaching methods.:D And I think he did the right thing, a thing he should have done a long time ago to a person who had backstabbed him.:mad:exactly.. i hate chappel to the core.. the team has not won any major trophy's or even fared well.. he has unsettled the whole batting order and made the batsman lose his rythm which is the worst thing.. i think he should be sacked first and a better coach brought in.. no coach goes and starts complainin about the captain as soon as he joins the squad.. that to recommend a guy who holds the record wins as a captain of the side to first step down and to retire.. i really ...... - 2009-07-03

» Do you ACTUALLY get payed FOR youtubing. (making videos, when they become very popular)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!â ¦

If you become a youtube partner you can choose to put adds on your videos and every time someone watches your video you get a percentage of the money made from adds.i actually dont think that you do, but there are some rumors going around that if you become a professional youtuber, then you do get payed. i'm not sure if people are lying, if youtube askes them to say that or if you actually do. i personally think that you dont, because i have made quite a few videos and haven't been payed anything... press the help button at youtube.com and ask them about it, they should give you an answer truthfully =] hope that helpsNo. You Tube does not make a profit. Apparently it loses a vast amount of money. Why would they pay people too ...... - 2009-07-03

» Legally what car the scrap yard do?

My son's was driving and lost control and his car hit a barrier on the motorway, nobody else was involved so the police did not write a full report or open an investigation. However the car was taken to a scrap yard and today I received this letter. Your vehicle is still with us. You have been informed that there is an recovery charge and and additional storage charge of £50 per day. Legally your car is your responsibility. Should I hear nothing from you in 7 days you car will be scrapped and court proceedings will be instigation against you in order to recoup the recovery, storage and legal cost. But can they do anything to me? My son is now in America studying Law. Do I send the letter back and say he is not at this addr...... - 2009-07-03

» Battery Care

I just purchased a new 18v drill. The batteries in my old craftsman drill had crapped out. I was wondering what the best method is for caring for the batteries to ensure that they last a long time. Hopefully, I will not have to take advantage of the warranty anytime soon. Should I run the battery down all the way before charging or just charge it when I am finished working with it for the day? Should I leave the batteries on the charger all the time or just charge them and store them in the case. Is it okay to leave a battery in the drill if I do not use it for several days?Lodge, A couple of things to consider when taking care of your batteries. (1) Batteries hate extreme heat and extreme cold. So during the day when not in use do...... - 2009-07-03

» Stalker Trouble please help?

I have really liked this cheerleader for quite a while. I mean just take one look at her and you'll know. I really wanted to ask her out but i find it easier to stand outside her house. I now find myself looking through her trash and peeking through her windows at night, damn she is hot. I just want to give myself to her. Whats a stalker to do?I'd have to say get some psychological help.You need to start calling her, with your number hidden...breath heavy a couple of times... don't say a word....then hang up as soon as she says "Hey who is this?" or when she says Hello for the 3rd time. Are you wanting more tips? Yes your a stalker, and if she gets wind of it your going to jail. your weird and should stop.ohhh boy u need s...... - 2009-07-03

» Some corrections and just plain help.

Yello all, Well, I got a few phrases here from a video game I've been playing/translating, and I was wondering if the more experienced (read: genius) Japanese speakers could help me out with some corrections. Here's what I got so far: ‚±‚±‚©‚ç@‚³‚«‚Ö@‚·‚·‚Ü‚¹‚é‚킯‚É‚Í@‚¢‚©‚È‚¢‚ÁI From here on, you cannot progress! (Said from a crazy robot-boss dude) note: In english what would we say in this situation (as in all of these too, please)? Something along the lines of: "You'll never get passed me!"? ‚±‚±‚ÄJ@‚µ‚ñ‚ÄJ‚à‚炨‚¤B You will die here. ‚µ‚ñ‚ÄJ‚¢‚Á‚½@‚È‚©‚Ü‚½‚¿@‚Ì@‚©‚½‚«I (?) (The enemy! (of our dead buddies)) ƒCƒTJƒCƒTJƒCƒTJII@ƒgJƒŠƒƒ[ƒbI (?) (I have no idea, lol) ƒnƒbƒnƒbƒnƒb...... - 2009-07-03

» Is it odd for people to have feelings for older people?

Everyone keeps calling a girl at my school a **** for liking someone 10 years older. I know that's an odd age difference, even I will admit that, but my point is love works in mysterious ways and it doesn't make her slutty. Am I wrong?When I was young I always had feelings for older guys. I used to have crushes on teachers when I was in school. They didn't know it and I didn't flirt with them or anything. I think having feelings is normal, but it's what you do with them that matters. It wasn't until I was in my 20's that I actually dated someone older. For someone to be in their teens, and dating someone older is illegal, and wrong. I hope no one takes advantage of your friend.our generation today has...... - 2009-07-03

» Am I betraying to my husband?

having sex fantasy about another man, except my husband, am I betraying?human nature so noas long as it STAYS as a fantasy then no there is nothing rong with that but only if nufin happensyou dont need the words 'to' and 'my' in your questionno, you havnt actually betrayed him. this happends every so often to people having sex dreams about some one that their not with. dont worry it will go away. and dont feel like you betraying him because your not. but dont tell him. cuase guys always make these things into huge deals. NO YOUR NOT (YET) BUT IF YOUR FANTASYING ABOUT ANOUTHER GUY... THEN WHY ARE YOU WITH YOUR HUSBAND...If thats the case then I've betrayed my wife about a thousand timesNo, most people have fantasies...... - 2009-07-03

» My muscles hurt after streching for the splits?

i streched yesterday an my muscles arent really sore they just feel a bit stiff? should i still strech today or wait till tomoro yes yes yes. stetch everyday, even if it hurtsStart with light cardio exercises like jumping jacks or jogging in place for 3 minutes. Never stretch cold muscles. I used to stretch everyday for track. If your muscles feel stiff I would think they would need more stretching. I took a year of phys-ed major in college and got a career diploma in fitness and nutrition online. Dont stretch it too hard though.and if you have sharp pain in your groin area or hamstrings stop stretching immediately. good luck!I would say you're not getting enough exercise.yes keep on stretching. and i just got my split!...... - 2009-07-03

» sendmail question

Hi ya Do you know of a way I can set up a cron job so it runs a particular file that does this... backs up MySQL data tars then gzips it emails it to me. I can do the backing up and tar/gzipping, but I don't know how to get Sendmail to send me the email, plus attachment to me. Sooooooo is there a command-line option to sendmail that I could use? Or is there another way I can do this? Ta Jamescron should email you what it did unless you are pointing the output to dev null: That is assuming your rootthats not entirely what I want it to do :) I want it to make the backup, then email me the backup every day :) Not make the backup then email me it when it is done :) Jamesoops- my bad- I din't read your email prop...... - 2009-07-03

» Confirm Cluster Size?

Hi all I Have a 1.6 X box:angry: running xbmc with XTV over the top. Its hard modded with a 300gb drive inside with currently 200gb used. I've read elsewhere on the forum that if the drive is formatted with 16k clusters there is trouble reading over 250gb, the contents of the drive simply disappear. The drive was originally set up using AID3.?. Are there any tools at all that let me know what the cluster size is on the drive? If it's 32k all is well however if it's 16k then i really need to back up & re-format, something I'm not looking forward to. Thanks in advance;)Not that I know of, but I am pretty sure that AID does not use XBPartitioner so you probably have 16kb clusters. It is not hard to do a complete backup using FTP as long ...... - 2009-07-03

» In Naruto, what episode does Orochimaru give Naruto the five-pronged seal?

It's in the regular series and I saw it before, I just need to re-watch it to prove something, Thanks in advance :)In Episode 29, the Name of the Episode is "Naruto's Counterattack, Never Give In!"I think it was in episode 29: "Naruto's Counterattack! Never Give In!" It was the one when Orochimaru attacked Sasuke to try to see his power and Naruto tried to save him from the giant snake Orochimaru had summoned and used the nine tailed fox's chakra on it.Episode 29: "Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!" You can watch it either dub or sub at www.wnaruto.netepisode 29...... - 2009-07-03

» Switching to Canon AND upgrading.

July will be a very fun month for me with switching from Nikon to Canon (for reasons I've explained on here before so don't ask! :P) and upgrading to a 5D. It's supposed to be a lot of camera so I'm sure there will be a learning curve, but I can't wait. Anyway, lens question. As I'm pretty much selling my soul for the 5D, I don't have money for an expensive lens immediately. Eventually I'd like to get the 24-70 L but for now I need something less than 400. I'm thinking about a tamron but it just seems stupid to put a tamron on a 5D. Does anyone know how that would perform? I could get another 50mm but I'm beginning to resent how much my current 50mm struggles to lock focus. Anyway, suggestions would be great! Thanks so much. Ps. I...... - 2009-07-03

» Not telling anyone I bought Life insurance?

If you buy life insurance and don't tell any family members, how can I be sure that the life insurance co. will even find out that I died? How can I be sure that they won't try to get out of paying if no one knows about it to claim it? The life insurance company has no way to know you're dead, unless someone files a claim. It's usually the FAMILY or BENEFICIARY that notifies them. If you don't want your family to know you have it, you'll have to hire a lawyer to "manage" this for you - and the year you don't send him a Christmas card - LOL or the fee to hold the policy - he files the claim for you. Bottom line - if no one files the claim, no one will be paid.It's best to notify your family ...... - 2009-07-03

» 20D... Switzerland... and a lens dilema!

Hidi ho there fellow photo enthusiasts. Here's my dilema. I have recently decided to go for the very popular Canon 20D.... but like the good lady further down the forum.... no lens kit.... well not sure of what lens to get would be a better way of putting it. As it is my first Digital SLR i am wondering what lens would be good to begin with... bearing in mind i'm goin to Switzerland in four weeks. I kinda want somethin that'll be good for everything.... more or less. Obviously there is no lense that actually does everything cause everyone would buy that one.... but you get what i mean. Would grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreatly appreciate your advice! :hail: Mikeand yes... as it points out underneath my name i am... indeed... a NOOB. Unfortunate...... - 2009-07-03

» 16x9 works in XBMC but not in M$ or EvoX

I have a softmoded box with EvoX and XBMC. I switched to "Widescreen" with 780 and 480 enabled in M$ dashboard. This enabled the 16x9 780p option in XBMC. XBMC now outputs 16x9 (looks great), but when I go into EvoX, M$ dash or a DVD game, the res switches to 4x3. The setting in M$ dash is still on "Widescreen" + 780 & 480. When I switch to standard res and back to widescreen in M$ dash, the screen flashes as if the res is changing but it still outputs 4x3. Has anyone seen this problem? Any suggestions? :confused2:Turns out it was a setting on my tv. XBMC was outputing 16x9 at 720p which forces my tv (panasonic plasma) into "FULL" mode. When started M$ dash the output was switching to 480 (appears to be 16x9 compressed into 4x3...... - 2009-07-03

» What are the best musicals...?

For drama class, our exam is musical theatre... i need musicals that have famous songs.. that are easily recognizable to our male audience :P (or at least others) My groups initial plan was to do 'Cell Block Tango' from 'Chicago'. However, apparantly every year someone does that song... *the group who did it last year got 100%* so... we might still do it, but we don't want to be compared to the other group. We need song suggestions from any famous musical (that doesn't require males) We can't do anything from hairspray because they are all male heavy or require people of colour. (Baltimore Crabs requires males for the dance part) Sweeny Todd is out because it's too difficult. and so is M...... - 2009-07-03

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» Will Obama fix the system or throw more and more money to welfare programs?

Is he going to cut the pork and cut taxes or is he going to collect more and more money from hard working citizens only to pass out to lazy fraudulent welfare collectors, who collect welfare, foodstamps and unemployment as they sit on their bums crying about this and that being unfair. I can't see Obama putting an end to it, only throwing more money to the problem which only serves to keep people down and not able to move up in life, especially since he's black and helping blacks will look the opposite unfortunately since so many people are uneducated about what is good for them. You agree?Sorry, sad spirit but the liberals are right...they know all the stats.. can't you see by all the ones they posted and i am sure they neve...... - 2009-07-03

» DENGUE/DHF UPDATE 2007 (29)

DENGUE/DHF UPDATE 2007 (29) A ProMED-mail post ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases In this update: [1] Honduras [2] Belize [3] Central America [4] Venezuela [5] Brazil (Northeast) ****** [1] Honduras Date: Sat 21 Jul 2007 Source: Terra [in Spanish, trans. & summ. Mod.TY, edited] Dengue hemorrhagic fever [DHF] has caused at least 6 deaths and 397 cases this year [2007] in Honduras, a health source indicated. Up until the past 14th [Jul 2007], the Honduras Ministry of Health had certified 5 deaths and 297 DHF cases, while 6038 were affected by classical dengue fever. Nationally, in the entire past year [2006] there were 6 deaths and 72 affected by DHF, as...... - 2009-07-03

» Large vB, Optimization Request

I've recently got a dedicated server but I'm not entirely happy with its performance. Most times it is ok but sometimes i get connections refused etc. I am certain the server is not overloaded, as the sites on it are not huge. Anyway, if anyone can spot anything out of the order in the following then advice would really be appreciated. 1. this is dedicated server 2. your server specs.: cpu speed/type single or dual cpus): Pentium IV 2.8ghz how much memory installed: 2GB ram hard drive type/configuration: 2x80GB IDE non raid linux distributor : Red Hat Enterprise Linux apache/IIS version: apache 1.3.31 PHP version: php 4.3.8 MySQL version: mysql 4.0.20 3. not sure what innodb tables are 4. if possible how mysql was compiled/inst...... - 2009-07-03

» Running with lenses? How bad is it?

At the races, I shoot with my 70-200 and have my 17-85 (or whatever wide lens I own at the time) in a pocket for quick access during Victory Lane shots. 2 facts: -I need the extra lens, so I've gotta carry it somehow -Often, a time arises (bad wreck) where I need to run closer. My dilemma: -Running with the lens in my cargo pocket makes the lens swing, and it seems like that would negatively affect the lens, so I don't do it. Other than that cargo pocket, I don't know of any better way to hold that lens that'll keep it from bouncing around when I run. The questions: A) How 'shock-proof' are lenses, and would you trust a lens flying back and forth in your pocket hitting your leg? B) Is there a bag to put on me somewhere to hold the ...... - 2009-07-03

» Where is my recycle bin?

There's no icon on the desktop. Maybe my husband deleted it or hid it or something. I want to get something I just deleted back out of the recycle bin, if it still exists somewhere. If you can help, please answer in kindergarten language. Thank you! Right click on Start, Explore, it should be last one at the bottom.Try this: http://ask-leo.com/my_desktop_recycle_bi...Do a search and when you find it create a short cut to the desktopright click on start, explore, should be last folder downIn the control panel there should be a desktop button. There you can do recover icons and it should be there....... - 2009-07-03

» Middlesbrough V Man Utd [R]

Middlesbrough 3-1 Man Utd Boksic Giggs Nemeth Job Boro:Schwarzer,Parnaby,Queudrue,Southgate,Ehiogu,Wilson,Greening,Geremi,Job,Nemeth(Maccarone),Boksic(Wilkshire) It was such a brilliant game today Middlesbrough deserved all 3 points and i didnt think Man U deserved anything out of this its the first time at the Riverside that Boro have beaten Man U in the Premier League,this has made the end of 2002 special :)http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38630000/jpg/_38630763_jmgiggs300.jpg http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38630000/jpg/_38630641_jmboro150.jpg http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38630000/jpg/_38630653_jmunited150.jpgah yes, i listened to this game over my lunch hour and returned with a big smile on m...... - 2009-07-03

» How is your GTA 4 pc performace?

Hi all!! for flip sakes, i have a super jacked up PC and struggling to get over 20 fps with GTA 4. how are you doing?not only you, everybody has this same problem with GTA 4 PC. roskstar annonced that the patch is one the way that speeds up game and also fixing other issues. more over, this is the newest engine (rage) used in GTA 4, so bugs are obvious, i think the engine will be much stable and efficient with next releases of GTA, similar to how sanandreas worked perfect than its previous releases that used the same engine of GTA 3. graphics is really realistic with excellent vehicle physics and looks, one thing that bothers me is that the shadows are grainy, lets hope it gets fixed.Jip got the same problem but set all my settings to lo...... - 2009-07-03

» What is the grammatical meaning of おく in this context?

Can anyone tell me the meaning of おく in the context of these two sentence. 家具が倒れないようにしておく。 地域の避難場所を確認しておく。 Although I understand the meaning of the sentence, I don't understand what おく means in these context, and how should it be used? Thanks in advance.Can anyone tell me the meaning of おく in the context of these two sentence. ... and intentionally leave (it / them) (at that / like that). Although it often doesn't have an equivalent in a suitable English translation. 家...... - 2009-07-03

» translation?

Someone on another non-japanese related forum has requested a translation of this engraving on a katana. Any ideas peeps?no one able to help with this one? :(Patience my friend - :-) The two big kanji I will run though the New Nelson when I get home. Give me about an hour... The long string, looks likeº˜a“ñ\”ª”NŒÜŒŽ(Showa 28 nen 5 gatsu) or May, 1953 to me. Anyone else? it is kind of hard to tell from the pictures. From the condition of the tang, I would say that is about right. Neither ‘å³(tashou) nor –¾Ž¡(meiji) look anything like those first two kanji and to be older, the blade must never have touched air to be rust-free. Always beware of fake Chinese made blades (not saying this is one, but it always bears repeating)I'v...... - 2009-07-03

» Can dog have vaccinations a month before they expire? Is that allowed?

My dogs rabies & bordetella vaccinations expire in mid december, and his annuals don't expire until Jan 11. I just booked his appointment for the first 2 , and I asked if he was able to have the annuals at this appointment as well, just so it can all be done at once! But the girl i spoke to was unsure! So, I was just wondering if anyone knew if most veterinarians do this? It would be a pain if I couldn't just have all teh shots together, cuz my vet charges 60 bucks for the "wellness exam" each visit lol Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!Yes, you can have the vaccines done early. Whether I would recommend pumping allll those vaccines into your dog in one day, that is another story. Personally, I *would* separat...... - 2009-07-03

» How do sales people get you to buy stuff?

When you're out shopping, how do sales people persuade you into opening reward accounts, etc? Like Macy's want you to open a Macy's card, or Best Buy wanting you to open a Reward card, etc? I want to become a good salesperson.they will give you a certain percentage of your purchase if you sign upI've taking lots of classes on it, and it all comes down to one thing do you truly believe that what your selling is a benefit to the person. I sold lots of things in my life, jewelry, cars, homes, sewing machine's, and furniture. When I knew enough about the item to believe in it I did great.Learn how to close! ABC! Always Be Closing! Bypass objections and close the deal! Close on minor things to control the conve...... - 2009-07-03

» making a photo album in flash

we got back from india a week and a half ago, i need some ideas on how to make a photo album. we have a lot of picutres so this shouldnt take to long to make. my idea was to havea small thumbnail of every image that i want and when you press on it, it maximizes by 4 and when you release it minimizes. any other ideas?Click to activate an particular thumb nail, then use the mouse wheel to enlarge. You could have an alternate method for people that doen't have a mouse wheel.i'm a noob lol, i'll look 4 a tutorial to use the mouse wheel, thanks for the idea EDIT: does anybody know how to import 5 mega pixl picture more effiecently? i know in photoshop, you can type in to make the pic 10% of its size, anything like this in flash? because its a p...... - 2009-07-03

» Is someone that has been quite thin through their teens, likely to stay thin throughout their life?

it depends.....I have been skinny my entire teen years and well I am still in them and am still skinny....lolz But i know some people who once went to college got thicker and were soon overweight It just depends if u keep eating right and exercisingIt depends how that teen eats when they are olderKinda. Thats if you choose to let yourself go. :]It is possible.... I was thin throughout my teen years and then I started to gain a little weight after I turned 21. This is when you generally tend to grow your hips and all that. Your body changes a lot during this time! I weighed 115 in high school and now I'm 27 and weigh 130....it's not that bad! You just have to stay active and watch what you eat as you age. Your metabolism slows...... - 2009-07-03

» New Online Buddhist Community

This is the most recent press release about the forum: 'E-Sangha' goes Online FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Leo Kah Leong E-Sangha - The Buddhist Community (65) 62573601 leo@lioncity.net . http://www.e-sangha.com . E-SANGHA, ONLINE VIRTUAL BUDDHIST COMMUNITY Singapore -- E-Sangha, a Virtual Buddhist Community is now available online. E-Sangha is an established Discussion Forum where Buddhists and those who are interested in Buddhism are able to meet on the internet to discuss all matters relating to Buddhism. Registration on the members list is free. For those who are not familiar with Buddhism, it is an ancient tradition, a spiritual path, which was discovered nearly two thousand six hundred years ago by the great sage, Buddh...... - 2009-07-03

» GUYS: What do you respect abt a woman who's still a virgin ?

I am a 17 year (senior in H.S) old virgin... & because I am Christian, I am waiting until marriage to have sex. People never believe me, but I really don't care cause it is the truth. When I tell guys that they say "ohh I like that even more". What is the deal about this? Caus it's not like I'm going to have sex with them anyway...cause I am waiting until marriage. Why do men seem to be attracted as well as not attracted to women who are still virgins & vow to save until marriage? Why does this make men want us even more?Well first of all, it shouldn't really bother you, since the only guys you will be dating are from the church, and hopefully have done the same as you. Guys are attracted to it because it makes you c...... - 2009-07-03

» Plastics, melting, drinking and safety

I boiled some water, then poured it into a Dannon water jug. It's similar to a regular plastic bottle, but much larger, and it is recycling number is 1. Concerns are that it's not labeled as microwave safe, nor is it made out of a sturdy material . The plastic water bottle shrunk dramatically in size (80% of original), so I'm assuming there is less plastic material than we started with. Looking in the bottle, I can't visually see any signs of impurities. I have the following questions: 1) Where did the extra plastic material go? Did it vaporize, go into the water, or just become more dense? How is it different from putting a water bottle into a pot of boiling water? If the temperature dips back below the melting p...... - 2009-07-03

» Tyra banks-anyone else hate her?

i cant stand her. she's so fake. sometimes her show is interesting but most of the time it's hipocritical, fake, and hateful. she doesn't really care about other people's feelings. all she cares about is her money and popularity. do you agree or disagree? i want a debated discussion here :DYou should watch The Soup. Joel McHale enjoys making fun of Tyra on an almost weekly basis. :) She's super annoying, but I think she's also super successful for a reason. There are plenty of girls out there who identify with her. She seems more accessible than Oprah because she's not a gazillionaire. I personally can't stand her though. I'm with ya.She got lucky on the runway and now she thinks she ...... - 2009-07-03

» Why did John Deacon leave Queen?

he just seemed to vanish after Freddie passed away.Probably because without Freddie, it's not Queen. Edit: Claw, I understand your argument, but Freddie had such a unique voice with incredible range. I can think of no other band where that was true, and then survived the death/departure of the lead singer. Even Ozzy's voice wasn't that much different than some of the vocalists that followed him in Sabbath. Now that I think about it, the difference with Queen is that no matter who followed Freddie, they were going to be lesser vocalists, whereas with Ozzy, no matter who followed him, they were going to be better vocalists (and that's not meant as a putdown to Ozzy). As to Skynyrd, even after losing half the band, they...... - 2009-07-03

» Are ingredients in cheerios the same as toasted oats?

can i feed toasted oats to koi because i know you can feed cheerios to koi. also is it a good daily deit in late fall/winter.nope there are not the same read the ingriedients of the cheerios. Just check if there are preservatives in it kOi keeper and goldfish keeperHUH ? I never heard of feeding cereal to Koi or any fish as a staple diet for that matter. I guess you could as long as all the ingredients are ok for fish. It seems like it would be easier/safer to just feed the koi fish food....... - 2009-07-03

» Salary of FEMA director

What is the salary the director of FEMA earns?The FEMA Director is a Presidential appointment at a level known as Executive Level III, which earns a salary (in 2004) of $145,600. You can read a bit about federal positions throughout government in the Plum Book: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/plumbook/2004/index.html which periodically provides details on all the senior level positions in the federal executive (and a bit of the legislative) branches. The FEMA Director's position is described in the chapter on the Department of Homeland Security, and the salaries are discussed in Appendix 4 of the report. Let me know if you need any more information. pafalafa-gaforgot to mention my search strategy, which was a Google ...... - 2009-07-03

» OMG! Did Glenn Beck get booted from CNN-HLN?

Today I got an email from Glenn Beck saying that he would be starting on Fox News in Spring '09. Tonight when I went to watch him at 6 there was something else on and then at 8 Lou Dobbs came on in his place, then I went to the HLN website and they had deleted his link! What happened?? I am glad Fox picked him up but I want to know details! Does anyone know? I think his switch is voluntary. Fox News is a more compatible environment for his views. I am personally really sorry, I liked him on HLN, I seldom missed a show, but I fear that he will become just one more of the conservative talking heads on Fox., 5pm is not a good time for me either. What's not clear to me: has CNN cut him loose immediately, even though Fox says he wil...... - 2009-07-03

» 3200+winchester or 3500+clawhammer?

Hey guys its very very urgent,tell me if i should go for a Athlon64 3200+winchester core OR Athlon64 3500+clawhammer? pls reply soonWhy do u want to get a winchester or clawhammer... You are the one asking for comparison between venice 3500 and opteron 146... As for ur current question all "AMD athlon 64" of the same rating have the same performance..for ex. all "AMD Athlon 64 3000+" will give u the same rating no matter which core, no matter what frequency. so "AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 2.0Ghz s754"--any core have the same performance as "AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8Ghz s939" --any core this very much gives u the answer... we choose cores because newer cores are improved in terms of overcloackability ant other reasons.. and min...... - 2009-07-03

» Human embryonic stem cell research?

do you think it's right or wrong and why?Wrong, but for different reasons than you might think. Embryonic stem cells have so far cured nothing. In fact, they've harmed more than they've helped. One lady had embryonic stem cells placed a the brain stem. The cells ballooned up into an enormous tumor sporting skin, bone, and hair that killed her. Adult stem cells have cured over 70 different diseases so far, and more successes are happening. Yet, we're wasting time and money on embryonic stem cells that are doing nothing when we have perhaps the greatest panacea that you could imagine with adult stem cells. THAT'S the unethical part; people are suffering and dying when we might have come up with a cure by n...... - 2009-07-03

» Is anbody voting for 1 candidate and you spouce or SO voting for the other?

How is that going?im voting mccain my son is going with obama.........to bad i had to disown him lol I'm a Democrat and am all for Country before party.....so, I'm voting for McCain. My girl friend is voting for Obama. Naturally we disagree intensly, at times, about what McCain is better for our country. This disagreement used to be very very intense months ago; but now we seem to accept that we differ when it comes to Presidential candidates but don't have to argue or fight about it anymore.Luckily I married someone who has roughly the same sort of political views that I have. Eight years ago we didn't support the same candidate (he went with a third-party candidate that year), but we didn't argue about it. ...... - 2009-07-03