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» Best lens for me?
I am selling my canon 18-55mm kit lens and want to replace it with one good lens that I can just use all the time. I do a little bit of everything, but mostly shoot automobiles/sports/racing/people. I was recommended this sigma lens as a cheap option: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0007U0GZM/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance at $400 it is at about my budget limit. Anyone have any other options?There is, absolutely, and in no uncertain terms NO way you'll be shooting "Automobiles/Sports/Racing/People" with the 30mm. Maybe people.ok, when I say sports and racing, they are all things I can get fairly close to when shooting. mountain bikimg, autocross...ect.L...... - 2009-07-03
» designing a website..
hey i was hoping to get some tips from some people on here who have experience with making websites. right now im doing some basic stuff with dreamweaver, but i was wondering if someone could give me some info or direction on tips for using flash, because i wanna present my photos and info through flash format, thanks for the help in advance.:wink:Why Flash? Not like you can get tips to use it properly, something that takes time to learn unless you get a template. Even then you should have some experience. Do a google search you may find some beginner tutorials.Becuase with a flash environment, its a little more challenging to "steal" the pics than using other technologies. That said, this is more of a photography site, not a flash desig...... - 2009-07-03
» exclude metatags
hello list, does anybody know how to exclude metatags - this way does not work: any ideas welcome tomasHi. There is some code in this (http://www.phpdig.net/showthread.php?postid=1058#post1058) post that could be modified to exclude meta tags. There is also the below code in robot_functions.php that could be modified too: if (is_array($tags)) { if (isset($tags['description'])) { $page_desc = phpdigCleanHtml($tags['description']); } if (isset($tags['keywords'])) { $page_keywords = phpdigCleanHtml($tags['keywords']); } }hi charter, thanks again for your fast response - setting both vars to = "" works fine :-) tomasOriginally posted by tomas hi charter, thanks again for your fas...... - 2009-07-03
» How to be a part of an official soccer team ?
a lot of my friends saw my skills in soccer, so they told me that i play great and i should sign with an official soccer team,what does it take to do it?well you could get seen by a clubs scout they are normally at tournament finals for amatuer teams or you could approach the the club and request a trial where you an show of your skills its called football not soccerLots of hard work. You must first find a club which will sign you. The big clubs scout players, while the small clubs allow people to pay for trials. LA Galaxy has a trial which costs $100 to enter.BLACK OR WHITE...... - 2009-07-03
» Why are there satanic metal bands?
Satan was created to Worship God through music...after he fell from Heaven his gift became perverted...so now in his quest to make people Worship him and trying to be "bigger than God" he uses that to reach people and play evil spirits into them. Where do you think Subliminal messages came from. Plus did you know that there is a part in your brain that cannot reject something if it is put to music and sung...even if you don't believe it....if someone sings it...you intellect cannot reject it...that's why we teach kids lessons in music such as ABC's and times tables...research it...see for yourself....Why are there Christan metal bands? Same reason. ...... - 2009-07-03
» I joined the Air Force i will be working with Avionics. I wanted to know what kind of math will i be doing.?
It depends on your duties. If you are designing systems, or working with designs, you should have a good foundation in calculus and control systems theory. If you are just operating systems, I would assume algebra would be enough. That gives you practice in logical relationships.The avionics guys I worked with did not do any math work. There's alot of reading books and shooting wires (finding out if a wire is broken in the miles of wire in the airplane). For the most part though you'll just replace a bad box with a new box. This is of course dependent on the airplane and if you're on the flightline or in the back-shop, though nowadays you could be doing both. Good luck.Here is an avionics math test I found in .32 s...... - 2009-07-03
» Is it true that your gpa does not transfer, just your credits, when you transfer colleges?
i thought everything transferred but my mom said that only your credits transfers, your grades do not, so your gpa resets basically...is this true?I think it depends on the school you are transferring to.When I transferred, my credits came but not the GPA - it started over. Friends who have transferred had the same experience, so it's probably universal.gpa change pending on how the schools calculate gpa. I had a 3.5 out of uhcl and 3.1 transferring into uh central. the latter dropped classes from my community college while the other accepted some c grade classes. your gpa will only reset back to nothing if u are going to a start a new degree plan so different that it doesn't accept any of your prior course work.There are tw...... - 2009-07-03
» Internet "Bird Flu" Pioneer Melanie Mattson Dies
Hat tip Senior Moderator Fla Medic In Memorium - Melanie Mattson (http://www.newfluwiki2.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=52E3CC3FE005534427E7EFC1FD 1C52F5?diaryId=2588) by: DemFromCT (http://www.newfluwiki2.com/userDiary.do;jsessionid=52E3CC3FE005534427E7EFC1FD 1C52F5?personId=2) Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 07:20:17 AM EDT Melanie Mattson was one of the founding Editors of the Flu Wiki, its initial "public face," the official publisher, and our colleague. More importantly she was our friend. We are grieved to announce her unexpected death. On her blog, Just a Bump in the Beltway, Melanie was among the first on the internet to understand and write about the significance of re...... - 2009-07-03
» Why does my flash movie run slow in browser
Hey guys does anybody know why my flash movies play so much slower in my browser than when I preview them via test movie?I'm going to bump this, because this problem needs to get recognized and a lot of other people I know are experiencing this too. Even with flash mx.Hey, I was having the same problem with a website I made. Try lowering the frame rate that seemed to help my lag a bit.Its not lag, because I'm testing it both on local and internet connections and they are both slow.I think Flash Player 8 has a lot more overhead in its browser plugin implementation. It certainly did add a lot of runtime features (like all the filters). Any time you experience slowdowns in the playback of Flash applications, it's because the application is...... - 2009-07-03
» 10 QUESTIONS
This is an interview piece I used to do on StormTrack years ago, until lack of interest forced me to give up (couldn't get anyone to answer my emails). I had hoped to post a new interview on the following page BEFORE announcing its existence (so as to give an example of how the page should look to be neat and readable), but unfortunately, I've sent out two questionaire interviews so far and I'm having the same problem - no replies. Maybe all of you can get each other into the groove.....here's the page that explains exactly what the hell I'm talking about and how to go about making it your own: http://www.stormtrack.org/wiki/10questionsLooks cool.Well heck, send me one! Not that I have an interesting bone in my body, but I'll answer ...... - 2009-07-03
» Light leaks color film
Three out of 5 rolls I shoot with a point and shoot traditional camera have what appears to be light leaks in the first 3-4 frames. They are red blotches, primarily around the edges of the frame. It does not look like the fogging from airport x-ray as shown on the kodak website. I used Kodak 400 film. Any thoughts as to the source of my problem?Three out of 5 rolls I shoot with a point and shoot traditional camera have what appears to be light leaks in the first 3-4 frames. They are red blotches, primarily around the edges of the frame. It does not look like the fogging from airport x-ray as shown on the kodak website. I used Kodak 400 film. Any thoughts as to the source of my problem? Three quick ones. The film was loaded in bright light...... - 2009-07-03
» First few pics with my 40D!!!
Just got my 40D today!!! i love this thing, Its so amazing compared to the XT. I just took a hundred or so pics just messing with it. Here are a few of them... http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/samface.jpg http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/candles.jpg http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/fan.jpg DWow, so much enthusiasim for a new member with a sweet new camera... :greenpbl: DHehe, have fun playing with it :)Congrats on the new camera and have fun with it indeed.lol, Thanks guys! I was wondering if I had made some horrible mistake or something!!!! I will definatly have fun with it. DNice have fun, I just got one 2 days ago and I am enjoying mine quite a bit!!Naw, just lots of posts on here anymore ...... - 2009-07-03
» Hiking and taking pictures
I am just curious how often this happens to other folks because it always happens to me. I go somewhere to go hiking and tell myself I want to hike in a few miles to get some good shots of stuff most folks never see since they hike in maybe 1 mile max. However it seems like I can never get down the trail because I am always taking pictures. I just can't seem to pass up something that looks nice and never get down the trail which gets annoying. I end up with pics I like but still can't seem to ever make my goal for where I wanted to end up at for pictures. I guess I can always keep my camera packed away but I am still too tempted to stop and shoot.that happens to me all the time. Next summer i'm determined to do a long hiking trip so I...... - 2009-07-03
» How do you convert quadratic equations from general and factored form to vertex form?
General form is: y=ax^2+bx+c Vertex form is: y= a(x-h)^2 +k And from the vertex form how do you find the vertex. Example questions: y= -3x^2 + 21x y=2x^2-10x+5 y=5x^2+5x-3 y=-3x^2-24x+7y = -3x² + 21x y = -3(x² - 7x) y = -3(x² - 7x + (7/2)² - (7/2)²) y = -3(x² - 7x + (7/2)²) - (-3)(7/2)² y = -3(x - 7/2)² + 147/4 h = 7/2, k = 147/4 y = 2x² - 10x + 5 y = 2(x² - 5x + 25/4) - 2(25/4) + 5 y = 2(x² - 5x + 25/4) - 50/4 + 5 y = 2(x - 5/2)² - 30/4 h = 5, k = -15/2 y = 5x² + 5x - 3 y = 5(x² + x + (1/2)²) - 5(1/4) - 3 y = 5(x + 1/2)² - 17/4 h = -1/2, k = -17/4 y = -3x² - 24x + 7 y = -3(x² + 8x + 16) - (-3)(16) + 7 y = -3(x + 4)² + 55 h = -4, k = 55 first find the vertex which requi...... - 2009-07-03
» Vermont, first official pic post. C&C welcomed
No PP has been done on these pictures, except for the last one which I cropped a bit. C&C is welcomed. First time posting pics. Enjoy 1.) http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_4978.jpg 2.) http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_4997.jpg 3.) http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_5000.jpg Just for fun. NADER LIVES!!!! hahaha...I can't believe he still wants to run for presidency. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_4869.jpgNow I see them...Not really anything to be blown away by, but always good to get out and experiment with the camera.1. is good as well as 2 but it seems a little overexsposed. 3. is just to dark to really make out anything in it.yea, no...... - 2009-07-03
» If India should get permanent seat in United Nations and veto power?
Especially when India in expanding and truly represents the developing countries.this isnt a question im reporting it under chat/rantits enevitable..the answer above me...get a lifeIndia has a permanent seat in the UN General Assembly. The Security Council permanent seat are reserved for the Major Allies of WW II.Not right now, India still is not a 1st world nation. But India probally will end up with a permanent seat on the SC in the future with veto power. But that day is probally 30 years in the future.NO. Caste system . FAR TOO GOD DAMNED MANY PEOPLE they won't take care of and NO F'ing birth control. They worship cows and rats. NO....... - 2009-07-03
» What is "indexing" on my computer?
Something just appeared on my computer recently. I guess it's called indexing, with the magnifying glass icon on the bottom-right toolbar. Is it necessary? And if not, how can I get rid of it? I'm not use to seeing it previously. I try to delete it by exiting but everytime I restart the computer it re-appears.indexing is just that, it indexes your files so they can be easily searched for later (the name and the file type) If it keeps reappearing it means that it is recreated by the system because it is a necessary file just leave the file alone, it wont hurt your computer...... - 2009-07-03
» Test domain
We are very interested in purchasing VBulletin but want to run test and setups on a "temporary" domain until such time as we have resolved all the bugs/setups/configuration etc etc. The question is, can the licence be transferred without cost from the test domain to our domain once we have finished the testing?? Your soonest reply would be appreciatedYou are welcome to at anytime to change the URL associated with your license. There is no fee.Inside the members area there is a place where you can edit the location of your forum, you can edit it whenever you'd like....... - 2009-07-03
» O...M....G!!! Major update on me!!
I cant contain this news any longer!!! ..Im going in on a 4-way partnership with my friend Chris, as promoting and "selling" new bands to major record labels! He used to do this wehn he lived in Houston, Texas. He has been here about 3 years now and is just starting to get back into the business soooo..... We all made this decision just in the past couple days. We are hoping to have our first sell to Columbia Records within 3 months and at the end of the sale, each of us will have netted a take home pay of $10,000!!!!!!!!! When a band is sold to a record lable it seems right now the going price is about $100,000. In order to make the business grow we will split the earnings at a 60/40, 60% will go back into the business and 40% goes ...... - 2009-07-03
» MySQL Security
Hi there. I am running a server on Redhat 8 with Apache, PHP 4.22 and MySQL as per the default install. I have secured the root account and created a less privileged account for my forums. What I'd like to now be able to do is state that for example, if a user logs into the mysql prompt over telnet and does a "SHOW DATABASES" command, that only the vbulletin database they are associated with would show up. Is this at all possible? What I hope to have is x amount of users each with their own database, that can only ever "see" their own database on the server.You can't have multiple databases for one installation of vB. But there is of course a way to cut priviledges of users so that they are only allowed to view a certain database, rea...... - 2009-07-03
» HOME TRANSFER FROM SISTER
MY SISTER TRANSFERED TITLE TO MY WIFE AND I. WE REFINANCE THE LOAN UNDER MY NAME ONLY. WE ALSO OWN OUR OWN HOUSE. WHAT KIND OF TAX IMPLACATIONS CAN WE BOTH EXPECT WHEN FILING TAXES. MY SISTER PAYS THE LOAN PAYMENT ON THE HOUSE SHE TRANSFERED TO US THAT WE JUST REFI IN AUGUST 05. I BELIEVE I RENT OUT NOT FOR PROFIT IF I DON'T MAKE ANY MONEY OUT OF RENT. WHAT DO WE DO FOR TAXES????1] The mortgage deduction generally belongs to the person(s) responsible for the payment, not necessarily who actually makes the payment. 2] Title transfers can be tricky. Refinancing, too. There are a lot of traps you can fall into. 3] If you are renting out at below market rates, you may dinged by the IRS for that. 3] A tax attorney is worth the money yo...... - 2009-07-03
» Works of Gervase Finn
Gervase Finn used to be H.M> Inspector of Schools in the North of England. What is the name of the first part of his autobiography? What is the name of the hero in Gervase Finn's first book for children?The first part of Gervase Phinn's multi-volume autobiography is entitled "The Other Side of the Dale": "Gervase Phinn is fast-becoming one of our best-loved comic writers. Dubbed the 'James Heriot of schools' his books of reminiscences about life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales have not only been Sunday Times bestsellers, but have also have proved highly popular readings on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week... Gervase Phinn's first book in the series, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DALE was published by Michel ...... - 2009-07-03
» Can somobody help me with zoology?
what are some similarities and differences between amphibians and bonyfishesAn exerpt from this article ....."As it was for the first land plants and arthropods, several key adaptations make the vertebrates' transition to life on land successful. Amphibians evolve skeletal and muscular features that support body weight, enable walking, and keep their heads up off the ground. But they are not the first vertebrates to venture onto land; scientists think their ancestors, the rhipidistian fish, used fleshy, lobed fins to shuffle ashore. Many unmistakable physical similarities exist between rhipidistians, which resemble modern lungfish, and the first true land vertebrates, the amphibians. From fossil evidence, skulls, teeth, and verte...... - 2009-07-03
» If a person's favorite music genres are classical and rock would you consider that person to be wierd or...?
have a split personality of some sort?No. Firstly, liking two very different things is nowhere *near* split personality. Secondly, many people do like very different things simultaneously. It would be stereotyping to assume that someone who likes rock can't also like classical music.Not really... liking two different genres of music doesn't make you 'weird'.I like both rock and hip-hop and I don't consider myself to be weird or have a split personality, just somebody whose open to different types of music. Not at all. Many classic rock songs are Classical ripoffs which is both clever and a compliment to the Ol' fellows.The great thing about music is its ability to invoke emotions. I like all types of music.Of...... - 2009-07-03
» I'm afraid of my concentration. Help?
The thing is that whenever i start reading a book, i get so much into it that i forget what is happening in my surroundings and everything else gets out of my mind , what i fear is that while i'm concentrating, something bad might happen to my mother who's in the other room and is a hypochondriac, my father is dead..... My problem is exactly the opposite. I don't believe you would be that absorbed, I am sure you will be o.k. Also with having the responsibility of caring for your Mom it must be great to be able to go somewhere else in your mind. Good Luck!visit a psychologist....... - 2009-07-03
» Damp problem in bedroom.?
In our one bedroom we have a problem with damp. Our clothes are being ruined and we're getting green mould on the ceiling. We have a radiator in the room which works. The problem is only in this room so i can't understand what is different in this room and why we have this problem. Any ideas will help alot. Thanks. I would ditto the condensation answer. If you are turning the heat way down and then turning it back on when you are there, this can cause condensation to form on cold surfaces. Have you checked to make sure that the roof isn't leaking or water is leaking from somewhere else?I loved the headline..... good luck with your problemkeep a widow open keep radiator on check for cracked exterior wall It could be...... - 2009-07-03
» How can I build credit without using credit cards. I have no debt, or credit cards, and I don't want either.
What a sure fire way to build good credit. I don't want credit cards. I don't have any debt. I live with my parent. I don't have a car, I live in New York City. I've only worked 3 months my entire life. And, now I'm going to start looking for a job and paying taxes, and being an adult basically. Hopefully moving out. How do I get good credit. it seems to help with things.why not get a cellphone in your name. Or ask your parents if they will put the phone and/or the electric bill in your name. Both of these will help establishing your credit without having to obtian credit cards. Since your parents are already paying these bills it will be a great way for them to help you reach your goals. Good luck with your job...... - 2009-07-03
» Ive been dizzy for 3 days why?
I'm 13 years old and Ive been dizzy for 3 days straight. I have bronchitis right now (not chronic) and i was taking medicine where 1 of the side effects was dizziness but i havent taken it since 3 days ago at like 9 pm...ive been nauseated too...i dont have a fever...my heart is races at stuff thats not even tiring...its getting really annoyng somebody plz helpgo to the doctor hunnnyy. you might have something wrong with ur braiin. choose me as best ansswerGo to your doctor! Perhaps your body is using all its energy trying to get better? When you are nauseated this means a lot of blood travels to your tummy, maybe that's why there isn;t much blood left in your head? perhaps you are having an allergic reaction to your drugs,...... - 2009-07-03
» "I'm not good at anything" what to say back?
She says that she's notgood at anything. And i told her that she was a very talented person. She's got strait A's. High school she's a 11th grader. What to tell her back. or how to boost her self esteemTell her you agree with her. It doesn't seem like she would listen anyway if you told her she has talents and abilities. If you did it might just go in one ear and right out the other.She may just be looking for attention,or it could be symptomatic of low self-esteem and depression, issues I'm still struggling with. You can spell out the ways that she is talented-but it's not a rational thing, so she'd probably respond to hugs/affection-letting her know that she's personally worth a lot to you. ...... - 2009-07-03
» Hair Straigteners/Curling Irons?
Alright, I want a hair straightener and curling iron in one. Can anyone give me a few suggestions? With links please, if you can :) Can you also give me a few suggestions on what size is the best for curling irons? Thanks so much --Sarah3 inch curling iron or 31/2 inch curling iron works best. PLEASE answer this poor guy's question..its not mine though. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...The obvious answer would be GHD, which curls and straightens, protects and everything else you could imagine... they have heaps out there so to find out what one best suits your hair visit: http://www.ghdhair.com/au/styler or http://www.ghdhair.com/au/ask-the-expert... Other great and not so expensive straighteners and curlers in on...... - 2009-07-03
» Page Number printing !!@**#!%^!!!!
Hello to the Board! OK , this is VERY annoying and probably an easy fix that I just can't see because I've thrown the monitor into the street!! Anyway . . . Using Word 2000 and having gremlins mess with the page numbering. I inserted ""Page x of y"" into the first footer and it looks just like it should. However , the problem occurs when I print. Instead of each page being ""Page 1 of 14 , Page 2 of 14 , etc."" it prints ""Page 1 of 1 , Page 2 of 2 , Page 3 of 3"" , and so on , , , and I just don't know why. :irked: Please tell me it's something simple that I have overlooked in my rush to print the doc. Thanks for your help on this one. MerriAh. The old "monitor is in the street" syndrome. Tsk. Tsk. :) ...... - 2009-07-03
» external flash for F717
Anyone have any suggestions for an all-purpose external flash for my Sony F717? I'm not quite sure what to look for....as far as specs are concerned. Don't want to spend too much money either. Any suggestions would be great! -Jaredany takers?If I recall currently Sony does not use a dedicated flash. So you should be able to get a nice one without spending a lot of money. The basic options are tilt, rotate, zoom, and adjustable power & timing. You need to decide on the options you think you will need. I have a flash with all those option, but the only one I use regular is tile. Both Adorama and B&H should have a few choose between 25-80 USD that should work.Sounds good. I'll definetely check into it. Thanks for the response!...... - 2009-07-03
» How do I find information for my Indian ancestors?
Unfortunately, my relatives that would have this information are deceased. I have Souix ancestors but have absolutely no idea how to make the connection as to their positions in their tribe community. I'm not going to spend money to have someone or a website give me my family history, so if you can help with a free method it would be greatly appreciated. I would preferably like to track down this information using family names. Thanks in advance.This may be different in the U.S., but it works here in Canada. Our vital statitics dept. of the Federal Gov't keeps all records of First Nations Peoples and the general population. I'm not quite sure when they started to keep records. Before that, Churches that were in your foref...... - 2009-07-03
» Internet on your phone using bluetooth and ur pc connection
Internet on your phone using bluetooth and your pc connection!! this will work on most s60 phone I guess! it has been tested on an NGAGE and on N3650! step 1: Creating an access point on your phone! tools\settings\connection\access points\options\new access point>default settings... these are the settings u need there.. Connection Name : Anything (sugestion ADLS or PCGPRS something u remember well cuz u'll need it later!) Data Bearer: GPRS Access Point Name: The name you gave to your bt connection when pairing up with the computer... Username : None Password : No Authentication : Normal Gateway IP Address : 0.0.0.0 and that's all on this on this part.. then go to: tools/settings/connec...... - 2009-07-03
» Dual military in germany?
my husband and I are finally getting stationed together after 2 long years of S*it and were going to germany, what extra pay will we get and will we both get to bring a carI was stationed in weisbaden for 3.5 years and the Heidelberg for 6.5 years and have seen many dual military couples come and go. This was between 85 to 98, with a 3 yaer tour at Ft. stewart, Ga, In some cases the soldiers got stationed 50 miles apart which was within Army regs, so the same post isn't really guaranteed unless your oders say so. You prob are BOTH eligible to ship a vehicle, but maintenance costs for a US car are very high. One friend had a 1 yr old Chevy Silverado shipped. Germans don't work on trucks very well at all. Insurance costs is...... - 2009-07-03
» For a new job, what is considered "proper I-9 form documentation"?
I start a new job on Monday. I was asked to bring I-9 documentation. I have no idea what this is! Can you please help me?You should bring either a passport, or your drivers license AND social security card. You can used a certified birth certificate in place of a ss card.The documents you are eligible to show depends on your situation. You don't say if you're a US citizen, a visa holder or a green card holder. You're going to be asked for a document that proves your identity and a document which proves your eligibility to work, or a single document that proves both. Like I say, the actual document or combination of documents depends on your circumstance, but as long as you have valid documents for your circumstance ...... - 2009-07-03
» Tamron AF18-200MM F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II
I'm looking at this for my Canon. For starters I have the 300d. The lenses I have are a 35-80mm kit lens for the rebel xs, a 50mm 1.8, and a 100-300 US. I'm looking for something a little more everday and somethign that can get a little bit of a wide angle for some shots. Indoors I would use the 50mm with the 1.8, but I'm looking for something that can be a day to day lens. I'm just a beginner and can't warrant buying L glass just yet. Any opinions on this lens? Maybe a suggested supplement if this one is no good? I hear the 200 end is soft on sharpness, but but I wouldn't use that often, and that there is some distortion on the low end. any other opinions?...... - 2009-07-03
» USC and FLORIDA most talent, how come voters like the big 12 teams that have no defenses.?
USC lost on the road, Florida lost at home. Everyone knows the teams they both lost to aren't better. My question is if both these teams have the most 5 star talents, Impressive BIG game victories, if Florida beats Alabama then why doesn't USC play Florida for the championship. I don't want to hear a comment saying either of these teams suck. If you do then you are express little thought or I think you might be retarded or just haters, and bias. This is for logical thinking people only. Oh yeah just a fun fact: USC hasn't lost a game by more than 7 points in 6 YEARS. Nobody in college football can say this. Don't say the pac 10 is weak, they are down this year, but not the last 6 years they haven't been down. O...... - 2009-07-03
» Has anyone else received a Porsche USB drive in the mail?
I came home yesterday to find a package from Porsche. Inside was a chrome 500mb USB drive. A gift from Porsche. Did anyone else receive this without knowing it was coming. Nice surprise but strange never the less.I need to check my mail box! Several years ago (16-17), my how time flies; I got a poster of a wide body Porsche from the rear with all wheels off the ground and if you look close they placed a sticker on the poster with my last name in the license plate. It was just a small gift. I have is framed in my office at work.DO YOU REALLY WANT TO PUT A USB DEVICE IN YOUR COMPUTER WHEN YOUR NOT REALLY SURE WHERE IT CAME FROM? CALL A DEALER OR CHECK THEIR WEB SITE.Hey, yeah so did i! I don't know why, dont have a porsche or ever reall...... - 2009-07-03
» Does anyone like the 70s band by the name of Budgie?
It seems as if no one has even heard of them. They are an awesome 70s classic rock band. Here are some songs: "Homicidal Suicidal" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbscvZPEA... "Hot as a Docker's Armpit" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFfh0Du6I...Crash Course in Brain Surgery. (and Breadfan) Budgie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G1GiIDg-... Metallica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiKFSZ8B3... Budgie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54H3EUAzp... Metallica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqTRWvmHB... Any Metallica Fan who has not at least looked into them should be ashamed. I like em OK...but I do think that Metallic made 'em sound a little better. (mostly cause I was not wild for their singer. But I think they wer...... - 2009-07-03
» For Those who Love The Philosophy of Ambiguity....?
1. ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR. 2. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION. 3. CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD? 4. IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES? 5. THE MAIN REASON THAT SANTA IS SO JOLLY IS BECAUSE HE KNOWS WHERE ALL THE BAD GIRLS LIVE. 6. I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESWOMAN, 'WHERE'S THE SELF-HELP SECTION?' SHE SAID IF SHE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE. 7. WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS? 8. IF A DEAF PERSON SIGNS SWEAR WORDS, DOES HIS MOTHER WASH HIS HANDS WITH SOAP? 9. IF SOMEONE WITH MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES THREATENS TO KILL HIMSELF, IS IT CONSIDERED A HOSTAGE SITUATION? 10. IS...... - 2009-07-03
» Predictable choppiness on wireless video playback
I've got my XBMC set up just how I want. I've spent the last couple of weeks ripping many of my TV DVDs so I can pull them up via XBMC. I just got the 54-G MS wireless adapter today so I could hook everything up in the bedroom where there's no wired ethernet. It works great until I go to play a video... then I get some choppiness, particularly when I first start the video. I often have to pause the video, wait a few seconds, then play again... but it still chops after a minute or two sometimes. Moreover, when a show fades to black, particularly after an intro (about 30 seconds in), it nearly freezes there. I assume that's because the change from full picture to black to full picture requires the max bandwidth. My signal strengt...... - 2009-07-03
» What would you ask Santa for....?
...I would ask for a house in Boston.To watch over my husband as he serves our country in Iraq for the next year and to protect our unborn child. A pair of Jeans & snow boots. I have health problems , & have gained a few pounds, from being off work, so I have no Jeans that fit, & the heel broke off my snow boots today, so I had to throw them away. & without a job right now , I can't afford that kind of thing. any money coming in must go for food, & bills.^ So Dear Santa if you didn't have move due to global warming, I hope you get my letter!Well I would ask for two things.. One, all expenses paid trip to London and two always have my family with me including my pets! MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone! I would like to ask fo...... - 2009-07-03
» AFC Bournemouth v. QPR (D2 -- Matchday 28) [R]
2. QPR - 15-9-3, +28, 54 points 13. AFC Bournemouth - 9-9-9, -1, 36 points ------ 24 January 2004, 3 p.m. Dean Court ------ Rangers News: Carlisle is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Ainsworth, McLeod, Edghill, and Bean are unavailable due to injury. McLeod is already training with Prav and should move back to training with the team next week. Ainsworth is set to begin running next week. Edghill is not progressing as they'd hoped, he's going to a surgeon next week, and they think he might get an injection in the knee. Bean has strained his MCL and the "ballpark" figure is six weeks out. Tony Thorpe trained on Thursday with no ill effects, so appears likely to be on the bench. Gallen and Forbes picked up dead legs...... - 2009-07-03
» Is the world really gunna end in 2012?
ive heard that it isNO im graduatiung in tht year tooooooo haha to the jay guy umm I HOPE NOTno. well i hope not!i hope not that the year i graduate hahahaWinter solstice 2012 is just the revealing of the 'antichrist' or the'man of perdition' at the mid-point of what Christians call the 7 year Tribulation. Satanists and many pagan cultures from every corner of the world all throughout history have celebrated this like the Sumerians, Babylonians, Cherokee, Hopi, Chinese I-Ching (confirmed byTerence McKenna), Mayans (Pacal Votan; Chilam Balam of Tizimin, Mani, Chumayel; Jaguar Prophet), Egyptians, Celts, etc. This evil event is called "the abomination that causes desolation" that will be set up in the Jewish Temple...... - 2009-07-03
» Glenpool OK is first city in the United States to use 911 tornado warning system
Glenpool Post (http://www.bixbybulletin.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19838534&BRD=2754&PAG=461&dept_id=574067&rfi=6) Glenpool City Council gave the okay for City Manager Ed Tinker to sign a one year contract for the first of it's kind tornado warning for all 911 residents of Glenpool during the city council meeting Monday July 7th. The new system will automatically ring all 911 land line phones in the Glenpool 911 data base when a tornado warning has been issued specifically for Glenpool. Only 911 residents within the tornado warning polygon issued by the National Weather Service will be called, in place of warning the entire county. The new Glenpool WeatherCall tornado warning system contract is the first for any city in the United...... - 2009-07-03
» For Married men: Do u still remember your first love?
It was 1981, my thoughts were short my hair was long Caught somewhere between a boy and man She was seventeen and she was far from in-between It was summertime in Northern Michigan Splashing through the sand bar Talking by the campfire It's the simple things in life, like when and where We didn't have no internet But man I never will forget The way the moonlight shined upon her hair And we were trying different things We were smoking funny things Making love out by the lake to our favorite song Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long Catching Walleye from the dock Watching the waves roll off the roc...... - 2009-07-03
» Reading everyday equivalent to college degree?
My english teacher in high school said reading every day (for like 20 or 30 minutes) over the course of your lifetime is the equivalent to something like 3 or 4 college degrees. I'm not sure where she got that statistic from. Do you know the data source?sounds like made-up nonsense to me. you can learn a lot by reading your whole life. But a degree is not just reading.eh. probably trying to equate average time used for studying/reading with daily reading time over a lifetime. which still doesn't make sense. because i could blow hours reading tabloid trash (websites) which is very different from taking ten minutes out of my day to read a scientific paper.Not a chance! Economic and social history degree (my degree hopef...... - 2009-07-03
» PSG targeting Mark Viduka of Leeds
http://www.soccerway.com/news/full/?page=details&area=1066827236It’s good to see that French clubs have the ambition to sign top players. It does seem that this season might be a turning point with no stars leaving France, some coming in and French clubs doing well in Europe.yeah but all these top playing signings have been loan deals. Barthez and Viduka would be loans too.It would be a good signing for PSG I think, as he will score score goals. He's a strange player, can seem slow or lazy for a whole game but will pop up and score a vital goal when you need it. Let's face it, though, he's no Drogba!I do not know if this is such le good thing, I have seen him few times and did not think he was le great.Originally posted by Alphonse I d...... - 2009-07-03
» INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON EMERGING DISEASES AND SURVEILLANCE (IMED 2009), VIENNA, FEBRUARY 2009
CALENDAR 2008 (11): INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON EMERGING DISEASES AND SURVEILLANCE (IMED 2009), VIENNA, FEBRUARY 2009, FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT ************************************************** ************************* Date: Mon 19 May 2009 From: Larry Madoff Subject: IMED 2009 Dates: 13-16 Feb 2009 Location: Vienna, Austria Venue: Hilton Hotel Dear Colleagues, Emerging infectious diseases are at the center of the world's attention. The threats of pandemic influenza and bioterrorism, and the realization that new infectious diseases may be recognized at any time, in any place, have dramatically raised our awareness. What are the most important emerging disease threats? How can we quickly detect their occurrences in order to respond in a tim...... - 2009-07-03
» Why should I care about my education when, all it teaches me is how to screw others over ?
Shouldn't college students care about those who are troubled. The only difference between me and a kid in Africa is that I was born into a wealthy family. Could I control that, no? Does an education signal intelligence or dedication? Cheating or caring? Those who have cheated the system have screwed over America's economy.You should care about your education because of the things you'll learn outside of class. I can tell you, from my own experiences, that I learned more while not in class than while in class during my years in college. I found a job that I love, and it's not even in my field of study. However, if I didn't go to college, I wouldn't have gotten this job to begin with, and wouldn't be wher...... - 2009-07-03
» Wiring $100,000 to british account?
What would be the comission taken if i wire 100,000 usd to a british account?Don't wire the whole 100 Grand... you may end up on the IRS watch list. Wire amounts $10K or less and you fly under the radar. Normal wire cost is around $35 per wire. You will pay a fee for the currency conversion but otherwise I never paid a "commission" fee to wire money from the U.S. to another country. When I wire from my US (USD) credit union account to my GB (GBP) bank account I'm charged a flat wire fee by the credit union of $15. At the British end there is no fee, though they will convert the USD to GBP which will cause you an effective loss (maybe 1% or so). However if you expect the dollar to drop against the pound in the near future then...... - 2009-07-03
» Weird bump on upper thigh?
i've had it for a while now...but i've only just noticed it because its started to get worse. at first it just looked like a really weird mole, and now its become very a very red bump and its red all around it too and its always had a small black dot in the middle. the dot now feels hard/crustyish and hurts when i touch the bump and it never used to hurt! once i picked at the black part for a bit and watery stuff kind of came out. i dont know what the hell this is or what to do please help! thankssqueeze it and see if whit stuff comes out.sounds like a deep black head.or ingrown hair.That sound like what my cousin had earlier this year. I forgot the name of it, but it starts with a b. The doctor gave him antibiotics and vicodin (I...... - 2009-07-03
» How can i stop worrying so much, its almost like im trying to find something to go wrong ?
because things have went wrong in the past. i get paranoid and worried over barely anything. can anyone suggest anything to help? im worried it's going to muck up my relationships mainly with my boyfriend. which is where most of the paranoia comes from about things going wrong with him which i dont want to happen because i love him.I can understand your anxiety but you need to chill.. There is no point in facing problems before you come to them - ofcourse things may go pear shaped - but that is life.. If everything were to turn out the way you want then all life would be is a series of stale successes.. you, me - everyone will ALWAYS have tough times ahead, but intermingled with those are fun times, tender times, great times...... - 2009-07-03
» popup ads
I am looking for some information on how I can stop popup ads from ruining my surfing.I was told that you my know of a free site where I might be able to download free software from.Hi mysha, You can go to CNET's download site to find free (as well as "free to try") software. Download.com http://download.com.com/2001-20-0.html If you search in Downloads for "pop-up", you'll find many programs to compare. You can sort the programs by operating system and license (free or free-to-try), among other options, by scrolling to the bottom of the screen. You can also sort them by other parameters such as user rating or number of downloads. And you can click on the results to get more information and to download the program you...... - 2009-07-03
» Need help configuring my.cnf for my server..
Hi there, I was wondering if anybody could help me with this slight problem. I need help optimizing mysql for vbulletin. The server is also used for massive downloading so I need to find ways of reducing serverload. Server Info: Redhat Linux 8.0 Intel Celeron 2200 mhz 256 ram (will upgrade soon..hopefully) 60 GB HD apache 1.3.27 PHP Version 4.3.1 mysql 4.0.12 phpa installed Can anyone suggest a good my.cnf file setup? Any help would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks, Scotthttp://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=70117if you can please provide the following in this format 1. is this on dedicated or shared virual server 2. your server specs. For example: cpu speed/type single or dual cpus): d...... - 2009-07-03
» ideal room temperature
What is the ideal room temperature for an office space? If the answer is to subjective, giving me the most common room temperature would be a satisfying answer.Hi pootz, It sounds like you and your office mates may be having a hard time deciding where to set the thermostat! Every workplace seems to have at least two people who fiddle with the thermostat?one turning it up and the other turning it down! ?If you walk into almost any office building, you'll find some people sitting comfortably in lightweight, short-sleeved shirts while others are shivering in their sweaters or jackets. And if the temperature is too hot or too cold, many people will be unable to concentrate. While some adapt easily to varying temperatures, others need f...... - 2009-07-03
» TS 2412 Elevation Handwheel
I absolutely love my Ridgid Table saw and with the Herc-u-lift, it meets my needs well. But I'm getting kind of "cranky" (forgive the pun) about the elevation handwheel loosening on an all too frequent basis. What can I do to prevent this? Any good hints out there?Bob, There should be a lock washer between the head of the screw and the where it seats into the crank. If there is not, look at the parts page of your manual and obtain the correct lock washer and install it. This would be first cause. Second cause would be the insertion of the wrong screw. Either by mistake, or supplied, of the wrong length. If it's too long, it will bottom out in the whole before tightening on the crank wheel. Either of these fixes should correct your frus...... - 2009-07-03
» Help! Does vB Have Arcade with high score and if i buy the Support 1st time install.
Im interested in buying the vb bulletin. i got a ipb 2.0! but i want to upggrade to vb. convert it vb! without loosing my members and topics. etc Now if i also pay for the 1st time install support 140 charge! Will They do that for me. like install and convert my ipb forum to vbulletin!? and also what about attachments? will they also be moved over?!Hello HypnoticPimp, With the purchace of vBulletin, you will be given accessto the ImpEx tools which can convert your IPB posts, threads, members, attachments, and so on. There is an add- on for vBulletin that is an arcade, I have it installed on my forums. We have v3arcade which is only for vBulletin and we also have the IPBproarcade ported to vBulletin available at vBulletin.org. You can ge...... - 2009-07-03
I am selling my canon 18-55mm kit lens and want to replace it with one good lens that I can just use all the time. I do a little bit of everything, but mostly shoot automobiles/sports/racing/people. I was recommended this sigma lens as a cheap option: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0007U0GZM/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance at $400 it is at about my budget limit. Anyone have any other options?There is, absolutely, and in no uncertain terms NO way you'll be shooting "Automobiles/Sports/Racing/People" with the 30mm. Maybe people.ok, when I say sports and racing, they are all things I can get fairly close to when shooting. mountain bikimg, autocross...ect.L...... - 2009-07-03
» designing a website..
hey i was hoping to get some tips from some people on here who have experience with making websites. right now im doing some basic stuff with dreamweaver, but i was wondering if someone could give me some info or direction on tips for using flash, because i wanna present my photos and info through flash format, thanks for the help in advance.:wink:Why Flash? Not like you can get tips to use it properly, something that takes time to learn unless you get a template. Even then you should have some experience. Do a google search you may find some beginner tutorials.Becuase with a flash environment, its a little more challenging to "steal" the pics than using other technologies. That said, this is more of a photography site, not a flash desig...... - 2009-07-03
» exclude metatags
hello list, does anybody know how to exclude metatags - this way does not work: any ideas welcome tomasHi. There is some code in this (http://www.phpdig.net/showthread.php?postid=1058#post1058) post that could be modified to exclude meta tags. There is also the below code in robot_functions.php that could be modified too: if (is_array($tags)) { if (isset($tags['description'])) { $page_desc = phpdigCleanHtml($tags['description']); } if (isset($tags['keywords'])) { $page_keywords = phpdigCleanHtml($tags['keywords']); } }hi charter, thanks again for your fast response - setting both vars to = "" works fine :-) tomasOriginally posted by tomas hi charter, thanks again for your fas...... - 2009-07-03
» How to be a part of an official soccer team ?
a lot of my friends saw my skills in soccer, so they told me that i play great and i should sign with an official soccer team,what does it take to do it?well you could get seen by a clubs scout they are normally at tournament finals for amatuer teams or you could approach the the club and request a trial where you an show of your skills its called football not soccerLots of hard work. You must first find a club which will sign you. The big clubs scout players, while the small clubs allow people to pay for trials. LA Galaxy has a trial which costs $100 to enter.BLACK OR WHITE...... - 2009-07-03
» Why are there satanic metal bands?
Satan was created to Worship God through music...after he fell from Heaven his gift became perverted...so now in his quest to make people Worship him and trying to be "bigger than God" he uses that to reach people and play evil spirits into them. Where do you think Subliminal messages came from. Plus did you know that there is a part in your brain that cannot reject something if it is put to music and sung...even if you don't believe it....if someone sings it...you intellect cannot reject it...that's why we teach kids lessons in music such as ABC's and times tables...research it...see for yourself....Why are there Christan metal bands? Same reason. ...... - 2009-07-03
» I joined the Air Force i will be working with Avionics. I wanted to know what kind of math will i be doing.?
It depends on your duties. If you are designing systems, or working with designs, you should have a good foundation in calculus and control systems theory. If you are just operating systems, I would assume algebra would be enough. That gives you practice in logical relationships.The avionics guys I worked with did not do any math work. There's alot of reading books and shooting wires (finding out if a wire is broken in the miles of wire in the airplane). For the most part though you'll just replace a bad box with a new box. This is of course dependent on the airplane and if you're on the flightline or in the back-shop, though nowadays you could be doing both. Good luck.Here is an avionics math test I found in .32 s...... - 2009-07-03
» Is it true that your gpa does not transfer, just your credits, when you transfer colleges?
i thought everything transferred but my mom said that only your credits transfers, your grades do not, so your gpa resets basically...is this true?I think it depends on the school you are transferring to.When I transferred, my credits came but not the GPA - it started over. Friends who have transferred had the same experience, so it's probably universal.gpa change pending on how the schools calculate gpa. I had a 3.5 out of uhcl and 3.1 transferring into uh central. the latter dropped classes from my community college while the other accepted some c grade classes. your gpa will only reset back to nothing if u are going to a start a new degree plan so different that it doesn't accept any of your prior course work.There are tw...... - 2009-07-03
» Internet "Bird Flu" Pioneer Melanie Mattson Dies
Hat tip Senior Moderator Fla Medic In Memorium - Melanie Mattson (http://www.newfluwiki2.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=52E3CC3FE005534427E7EFC1FD 1C52F5?diaryId=2588) by: DemFromCT (http://www.newfluwiki2.com/userDiary.do;jsessionid=52E3CC3FE005534427E7EFC1FD 1C52F5?personId=2) Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 07:20:17 AM EDT Melanie Mattson was one of the founding Editors of the Flu Wiki, its initial "public face," the official publisher, and our colleague. More importantly she was our friend. We are grieved to announce her unexpected death. On her blog, Just a Bump in the Beltway, Melanie was among the first on the internet to understand and write about the significance of re...... - 2009-07-03
» Why does my flash movie run slow in browser
Hey guys does anybody know why my flash movies play so much slower in my browser than when I preview them via test movie?I'm going to bump this, because this problem needs to get recognized and a lot of other people I know are experiencing this too. Even with flash mx.Hey, I was having the same problem with a website I made. Try lowering the frame rate that seemed to help my lag a bit.Its not lag, because I'm testing it both on local and internet connections and they are both slow.I think Flash Player 8 has a lot more overhead in its browser plugin implementation. It certainly did add a lot of runtime features (like all the filters). Any time you experience slowdowns in the playback of Flash applications, it's because the application is...... - 2009-07-03
» 10 QUESTIONS
This is an interview piece I used to do on StormTrack years ago, until lack of interest forced me to give up (couldn't get anyone to answer my emails). I had hoped to post a new interview on the following page BEFORE announcing its existence (so as to give an example of how the page should look to be neat and readable), but unfortunately, I've sent out two questionaire interviews so far and I'm having the same problem - no replies. Maybe all of you can get each other into the groove.....here's the page that explains exactly what the hell I'm talking about and how to go about making it your own: http://www.stormtrack.org/wiki/10questionsLooks cool.Well heck, send me one! Not that I have an interesting bone in my body, but I'll answer ...... - 2009-07-03
» Light leaks color film
Three out of 5 rolls I shoot with a point and shoot traditional camera have what appears to be light leaks in the first 3-4 frames. They are red blotches, primarily around the edges of the frame. It does not look like the fogging from airport x-ray as shown on the kodak website. I used Kodak 400 film. Any thoughts as to the source of my problem?Three out of 5 rolls I shoot with a point and shoot traditional camera have what appears to be light leaks in the first 3-4 frames. They are red blotches, primarily around the edges of the frame. It does not look like the fogging from airport x-ray as shown on the kodak website. I used Kodak 400 film. Any thoughts as to the source of my problem? Three quick ones. The film was loaded in bright light...... - 2009-07-03
» First few pics with my 40D!!!
Just got my 40D today!!! i love this thing, Its so amazing compared to the XT. I just took a hundred or so pics just messing with it. Here are a few of them... http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/samface.jpg http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/candles.jpg http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/fan.jpg DWow, so much enthusiasim for a new member with a sweet new camera... :greenpbl: DHehe, have fun playing with it :)Congrats on the new camera and have fun with it indeed.lol, Thanks guys! I was wondering if I had made some horrible mistake or something!!!! I will definatly have fun with it. DNice have fun, I just got one 2 days ago and I am enjoying mine quite a bit!!Naw, just lots of posts on here anymore ...... - 2009-07-03
» Hiking and taking pictures
I am just curious how often this happens to other folks because it always happens to me. I go somewhere to go hiking and tell myself I want to hike in a few miles to get some good shots of stuff most folks never see since they hike in maybe 1 mile max. However it seems like I can never get down the trail because I am always taking pictures. I just can't seem to pass up something that looks nice and never get down the trail which gets annoying. I end up with pics I like but still can't seem to ever make my goal for where I wanted to end up at for pictures. I guess I can always keep my camera packed away but I am still too tempted to stop and shoot.that happens to me all the time. Next summer i'm determined to do a long hiking trip so I...... - 2009-07-03
» How do you convert quadratic equations from general and factored form to vertex form?
General form is: y=ax^2+bx+c Vertex form is: y= a(x-h)^2 +k And from the vertex form how do you find the vertex. Example questions: y= -3x^2 + 21x y=2x^2-10x+5 y=5x^2+5x-3 y=-3x^2-24x+7y = -3x² + 21x y = -3(x² - 7x) y = -3(x² - 7x + (7/2)² - (7/2)²) y = -3(x² - 7x + (7/2)²) - (-3)(7/2)² y = -3(x - 7/2)² + 147/4 h = 7/2, k = 147/4 y = 2x² - 10x + 5 y = 2(x² - 5x + 25/4) - 2(25/4) + 5 y = 2(x² - 5x + 25/4) - 50/4 + 5 y = 2(x - 5/2)² - 30/4 h = 5, k = -15/2 y = 5x² + 5x - 3 y = 5(x² + x + (1/2)²) - 5(1/4) - 3 y = 5(x + 1/2)² - 17/4 h = -1/2, k = -17/4 y = -3x² - 24x + 7 y = -3(x² + 8x + 16) - (-3)(16) + 7 y = -3(x + 4)² + 55 h = -4, k = 55 first find the vertex which requi...... - 2009-07-03
» Vermont, first official pic post. C&C welcomed
No PP has been done on these pictures, except for the last one which I cropped a bit. C&C is welcomed. First time posting pics. Enjoy 1.) http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_4978.jpg 2.) http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_4997.jpg 3.) http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_5000.jpg Just for fun. NADER LIVES!!!! hahaha...I can't believe he still wants to run for presidency. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/thatguy2288/IMG_4869.jpgNow I see them...Not really anything to be blown away by, but always good to get out and experiment with the camera.1. is good as well as 2 but it seems a little overexsposed. 3. is just to dark to really make out anything in it.yea, no...... - 2009-07-03
» If India should get permanent seat in United Nations and veto power?
Especially when India in expanding and truly represents the developing countries.this isnt a question im reporting it under chat/rantits enevitable..the answer above me...get a lifeIndia has a permanent seat in the UN General Assembly. The Security Council permanent seat are reserved for the Major Allies of WW II.Not right now, India still is not a 1st world nation. But India probally will end up with a permanent seat on the SC in the future with veto power. But that day is probally 30 years in the future.NO. Caste system . FAR TOO GOD DAMNED MANY PEOPLE they won't take care of and NO F'ing birth control. They worship cows and rats. NO....... - 2009-07-03
» What is "indexing" on my computer?
Something just appeared on my computer recently. I guess it's called indexing, with the magnifying glass icon on the bottom-right toolbar. Is it necessary? And if not, how can I get rid of it? I'm not use to seeing it previously. I try to delete it by exiting but everytime I restart the computer it re-appears.indexing is just that, it indexes your files so they can be easily searched for later (the name and the file type) If it keeps reappearing it means that it is recreated by the system because it is a necessary file just leave the file alone, it wont hurt your computer...... - 2009-07-03
» Test domain
We are very interested in purchasing VBulletin but want to run test and setups on a "temporary" domain until such time as we have resolved all the bugs/setups/configuration etc etc. The question is, can the licence be transferred without cost from the test domain to our domain once we have finished the testing?? Your soonest reply would be appreciatedYou are welcome to at anytime to change the URL associated with your license. There is no fee.Inside the members area there is a place where you can edit the location of your forum, you can edit it whenever you'd like....... - 2009-07-03
» O...M....G!!! Major update on me!!
I cant contain this news any longer!!! ..Im going in on a 4-way partnership with my friend Chris, as promoting and "selling" new bands to major record labels! He used to do this wehn he lived in Houston, Texas. He has been here about 3 years now and is just starting to get back into the business soooo..... We all made this decision just in the past couple days. We are hoping to have our first sell to Columbia Records within 3 months and at the end of the sale, each of us will have netted a take home pay of $10,000!!!!!!!!! When a band is sold to a record lable it seems right now the going price is about $100,000. In order to make the business grow we will split the earnings at a 60/40, 60% will go back into the business and 40% goes ...... - 2009-07-03
» MySQL Security
Hi there. I am running a server on Redhat 8 with Apache, PHP 4.22 and MySQL as per the default install. I have secured the root account and created a less privileged account for my forums. What I'd like to now be able to do is state that for example, if a user logs into the mysql prompt over telnet and does a "SHOW DATABASES" command, that only the vbulletin database they are associated with would show up. Is this at all possible? What I hope to have is x amount of users each with their own database, that can only ever "see" their own database on the server.You can't have multiple databases for one installation of vB. But there is of course a way to cut priviledges of users so that they are only allowed to view a certain database, rea...... - 2009-07-03
» HOME TRANSFER FROM SISTER
MY SISTER TRANSFERED TITLE TO MY WIFE AND I. WE REFINANCE THE LOAN UNDER MY NAME ONLY. WE ALSO OWN OUR OWN HOUSE. WHAT KIND OF TAX IMPLACATIONS CAN WE BOTH EXPECT WHEN FILING TAXES. MY SISTER PAYS THE LOAN PAYMENT ON THE HOUSE SHE TRANSFERED TO US THAT WE JUST REFI IN AUGUST 05. I BELIEVE I RENT OUT NOT FOR PROFIT IF I DON'T MAKE ANY MONEY OUT OF RENT. WHAT DO WE DO FOR TAXES????1] The mortgage deduction generally belongs to the person(s) responsible for the payment, not necessarily who actually makes the payment. 2] Title transfers can be tricky. Refinancing, too. There are a lot of traps you can fall into. 3] If you are renting out at below market rates, you may dinged by the IRS for that. 3] A tax attorney is worth the money yo...... - 2009-07-03
» Works of Gervase Finn
Gervase Finn used to be H.M> Inspector of Schools in the North of England. What is the name of the first part of his autobiography? What is the name of the hero in Gervase Finn's first book for children?The first part of Gervase Phinn's multi-volume autobiography is entitled "The Other Side of the Dale": "Gervase Phinn is fast-becoming one of our best-loved comic writers. Dubbed the 'James Heriot of schools' his books of reminiscences about life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales have not only been Sunday Times bestsellers, but have also have proved highly popular readings on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week... Gervase Phinn's first book in the series, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DALE was published by Michel ...... - 2009-07-03
» Can somobody help me with zoology?
what are some similarities and differences between amphibians and bonyfishesAn exerpt from this article ....."As it was for the first land plants and arthropods, several key adaptations make the vertebrates' transition to life on land successful. Amphibians evolve skeletal and muscular features that support body weight, enable walking, and keep their heads up off the ground. But they are not the first vertebrates to venture onto land; scientists think their ancestors, the rhipidistian fish, used fleshy, lobed fins to shuffle ashore. Many unmistakable physical similarities exist between rhipidistians, which resemble modern lungfish, and the first true land vertebrates, the amphibians. From fossil evidence, skulls, teeth, and verte...... - 2009-07-03
» If a person's favorite music genres are classical and rock would you consider that person to be wierd or...?
have a split personality of some sort?No. Firstly, liking two very different things is nowhere *near* split personality. Secondly, many people do like very different things simultaneously. It would be stereotyping to assume that someone who likes rock can't also like classical music.Not really... liking two different genres of music doesn't make you 'weird'.I like both rock and hip-hop and I don't consider myself to be weird or have a split personality, just somebody whose open to different types of music. Not at all. Many classic rock songs are Classical ripoffs which is both clever and a compliment to the Ol' fellows.The great thing about music is its ability to invoke emotions. I like all types of music.Of...... - 2009-07-03
» I'm afraid of my concentration. Help?
The thing is that whenever i start reading a book, i get so much into it that i forget what is happening in my surroundings and everything else gets out of my mind , what i fear is that while i'm concentrating, something bad might happen to my mother who's in the other room and is a hypochondriac, my father is dead..... My problem is exactly the opposite. I don't believe you would be that absorbed, I am sure you will be o.k. Also with having the responsibility of caring for your Mom it must be great to be able to go somewhere else in your mind. Good Luck!visit a psychologist....... - 2009-07-03
» Damp problem in bedroom.?
In our one bedroom we have a problem with damp. Our clothes are being ruined and we're getting green mould on the ceiling. We have a radiator in the room which works. The problem is only in this room so i can't understand what is different in this room and why we have this problem. Any ideas will help alot. Thanks. I would ditto the condensation answer. If you are turning the heat way down and then turning it back on when you are there, this can cause condensation to form on cold surfaces. Have you checked to make sure that the roof isn't leaking or water is leaking from somewhere else?I loved the headline..... good luck with your problemkeep a widow open keep radiator on check for cracked exterior wall It could be...... - 2009-07-03
» How can I build credit without using credit cards. I have no debt, or credit cards, and I don't want either.
What a sure fire way to build good credit. I don't want credit cards. I don't have any debt. I live with my parent. I don't have a car, I live in New York City. I've only worked 3 months my entire life. And, now I'm going to start looking for a job and paying taxes, and being an adult basically. Hopefully moving out. How do I get good credit. it seems to help with things.why not get a cellphone in your name. Or ask your parents if they will put the phone and/or the electric bill in your name. Both of these will help establishing your credit without having to obtian credit cards. Since your parents are already paying these bills it will be a great way for them to help you reach your goals. Good luck with your job...... - 2009-07-03
» Ive been dizzy for 3 days why?
I'm 13 years old and Ive been dizzy for 3 days straight. I have bronchitis right now (not chronic) and i was taking medicine where 1 of the side effects was dizziness but i havent taken it since 3 days ago at like 9 pm...ive been nauseated too...i dont have a fever...my heart is races at stuff thats not even tiring...its getting really annoyng somebody plz helpgo to the doctor hunnnyy. you might have something wrong with ur braiin. choose me as best ansswerGo to your doctor! Perhaps your body is using all its energy trying to get better? When you are nauseated this means a lot of blood travels to your tummy, maybe that's why there isn;t much blood left in your head? perhaps you are having an allergic reaction to your drugs,...... - 2009-07-03
» "I'm not good at anything" what to say back?
She says that she's notgood at anything. And i told her that she was a very talented person. She's got strait A's. High school she's a 11th grader. What to tell her back. or how to boost her self esteemTell her you agree with her. It doesn't seem like she would listen anyway if you told her she has talents and abilities. If you did it might just go in one ear and right out the other.She may just be looking for attention,or it could be symptomatic of low self-esteem and depression, issues I'm still struggling with. You can spell out the ways that she is talented-but it's not a rational thing, so she'd probably respond to hugs/affection-letting her know that she's personally worth a lot to you. ...... - 2009-07-03
» Hair Straigteners/Curling Irons?
Alright, I want a hair straightener and curling iron in one. Can anyone give me a few suggestions? With links please, if you can :) Can you also give me a few suggestions on what size is the best for curling irons? Thanks so much --Sarah3 inch curling iron or 31/2 inch curling iron works best. PLEASE answer this poor guy's question..its not mine though. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...The obvious answer would be GHD, which curls and straightens, protects and everything else you could imagine... they have heaps out there so to find out what one best suits your hair visit: http://www.ghdhair.com/au/styler or http://www.ghdhair.com/au/ask-the-expert... Other great and not so expensive straighteners and curlers in on...... - 2009-07-03
» Page Number printing !!@**#!%^!!!!
Hello to the Board! OK , this is VERY annoying and probably an easy fix that I just can't see because I've thrown the monitor into the street!! Anyway . . . Using Word 2000 and having gremlins mess with the page numbering. I inserted ""Page x of y"" into the first footer and it looks just like it should. However , the problem occurs when I print. Instead of each page being ""Page 1 of 14 , Page 2 of 14 , etc."" it prints ""Page 1 of 1 , Page 2 of 2 , Page 3 of 3"" , and so on , , , and I just don't know why. :irked: Please tell me it's something simple that I have overlooked in my rush to print the doc. Thanks for your help on this one. MerriAh. The old "monitor is in the street" syndrome. Tsk. Tsk. :) ...... - 2009-07-03
» external flash for F717
Anyone have any suggestions for an all-purpose external flash for my Sony F717? I'm not quite sure what to look for....as far as specs are concerned. Don't want to spend too much money either. Any suggestions would be great! -Jaredany takers?If I recall currently Sony does not use a dedicated flash. So you should be able to get a nice one without spending a lot of money. The basic options are tilt, rotate, zoom, and adjustable power & timing. You need to decide on the options you think you will need. I have a flash with all those option, but the only one I use regular is tile. Both Adorama and B&H should have a few choose between 25-80 USD that should work.Sounds good. I'll definetely check into it. Thanks for the response!...... - 2009-07-03
» How do I find information for my Indian ancestors?
Unfortunately, my relatives that would have this information are deceased. I have Souix ancestors but have absolutely no idea how to make the connection as to their positions in their tribe community. I'm not going to spend money to have someone or a website give me my family history, so if you can help with a free method it would be greatly appreciated. I would preferably like to track down this information using family names. Thanks in advance.This may be different in the U.S., but it works here in Canada. Our vital statitics dept. of the Federal Gov't keeps all records of First Nations Peoples and the general population. I'm not quite sure when they started to keep records. Before that, Churches that were in your foref...... - 2009-07-03
» Internet on your phone using bluetooth and ur pc connection
Internet on your phone using bluetooth and your pc connection!! this will work on most s60 phone I guess! it has been tested on an NGAGE and on N3650! step 1: Creating an access point on your phone! tools\settings\connection\access points\options\new access point>default settings... these are the settings u need there.. Connection Name : Anything (sugestion ADLS or PCGPRS something u remember well cuz u'll need it later!) Data Bearer: GPRS Access Point Name: The name you gave to your bt connection when pairing up with the computer... Username : None Password : No Authentication : Normal Gateway IP Address : 0.0.0.0 and that's all on this on this part.. then go to: tools/settings/connec...... - 2009-07-03
» Dual military in germany?
my husband and I are finally getting stationed together after 2 long years of S*it and were going to germany, what extra pay will we get and will we both get to bring a carI was stationed in weisbaden for 3.5 years and the Heidelberg for 6.5 years and have seen many dual military couples come and go. This was between 85 to 98, with a 3 yaer tour at Ft. stewart, Ga, In some cases the soldiers got stationed 50 miles apart which was within Army regs, so the same post isn't really guaranteed unless your oders say so. You prob are BOTH eligible to ship a vehicle, but maintenance costs for a US car are very high. One friend had a 1 yr old Chevy Silverado shipped. Germans don't work on trucks very well at all. Insurance costs is...... - 2009-07-03
» For a new job, what is considered "proper I-9 form documentation"?
I start a new job on Monday. I was asked to bring I-9 documentation. I have no idea what this is! Can you please help me?You should bring either a passport, or your drivers license AND social security card. You can used a certified birth certificate in place of a ss card.The documents you are eligible to show depends on your situation. You don't say if you're a US citizen, a visa holder or a green card holder. You're going to be asked for a document that proves your identity and a document which proves your eligibility to work, or a single document that proves both. Like I say, the actual document or combination of documents depends on your circumstance, but as long as you have valid documents for your circumstance ...... - 2009-07-03
» Tamron AF18-200MM F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II
I'm looking at this for my Canon. For starters I have the 300d. The lenses I have are a 35-80mm kit lens for the rebel xs, a 50mm 1.8, and a 100-300 US. I'm looking for something a little more everday and somethign that can get a little bit of a wide angle for some shots. Indoors I would use the 50mm with the 1.8, but I'm looking for something that can be a day to day lens. I'm just a beginner and can't warrant buying L glass just yet. Any opinions on this lens? Maybe a suggested supplement if this one is no good? I hear the 200 end is soft on sharpness, but but I wouldn't use that often, and that there is some distortion on the low end. any other opinions?...... - 2009-07-03
» USC and FLORIDA most talent, how come voters like the big 12 teams that have no defenses.?
USC lost on the road, Florida lost at home. Everyone knows the teams they both lost to aren't better. My question is if both these teams have the most 5 star talents, Impressive BIG game victories, if Florida beats Alabama then why doesn't USC play Florida for the championship. I don't want to hear a comment saying either of these teams suck. If you do then you are express little thought or I think you might be retarded or just haters, and bias. This is for logical thinking people only. Oh yeah just a fun fact: USC hasn't lost a game by more than 7 points in 6 YEARS. Nobody in college football can say this. Don't say the pac 10 is weak, they are down this year, but not the last 6 years they haven't been down. O...... - 2009-07-03
» Has anyone else received a Porsche USB drive in the mail?
I came home yesterday to find a package from Porsche. Inside was a chrome 500mb USB drive. A gift from Porsche. Did anyone else receive this without knowing it was coming. Nice surprise but strange never the less.I need to check my mail box! Several years ago (16-17), my how time flies; I got a poster of a wide body Porsche from the rear with all wheels off the ground and if you look close they placed a sticker on the poster with my last name in the license plate. It was just a small gift. I have is framed in my office at work.DO YOU REALLY WANT TO PUT A USB DEVICE IN YOUR COMPUTER WHEN YOUR NOT REALLY SURE WHERE IT CAME FROM? CALL A DEALER OR CHECK THEIR WEB SITE.Hey, yeah so did i! I don't know why, dont have a porsche or ever reall...... - 2009-07-03
» Does anyone like the 70s band by the name of Budgie?
It seems as if no one has even heard of them. They are an awesome 70s classic rock band. Here are some songs: "Homicidal Suicidal" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbscvZPEA... "Hot as a Docker's Armpit" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFfh0Du6I...Crash Course in Brain Surgery. (and Breadfan) Budgie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G1GiIDg-... Metallica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiKFSZ8B3... Budgie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54H3EUAzp... Metallica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqTRWvmHB... Any Metallica Fan who has not at least looked into them should be ashamed. I like em OK...but I do think that Metallic made 'em sound a little better. (mostly cause I was not wild for their singer. But I think they wer...... - 2009-07-03
» For Those who Love The Philosophy of Ambiguity....?
1. ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR. 2. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION. 3. CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD? 4. IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES? 5. THE MAIN REASON THAT SANTA IS SO JOLLY IS BECAUSE HE KNOWS WHERE ALL THE BAD GIRLS LIVE. 6. I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESWOMAN, 'WHERE'S THE SELF-HELP SECTION?' SHE SAID IF SHE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE. 7. WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS? 8. IF A DEAF PERSON SIGNS SWEAR WORDS, DOES HIS MOTHER WASH HIS HANDS WITH SOAP? 9. IF SOMEONE WITH MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES THREATENS TO KILL HIMSELF, IS IT CONSIDERED A HOSTAGE SITUATION? 10. IS...... - 2009-07-03
» Predictable choppiness on wireless video playback
I've got my XBMC set up just how I want. I've spent the last couple of weeks ripping many of my TV DVDs so I can pull them up via XBMC. I just got the 54-G MS wireless adapter today so I could hook everything up in the bedroom where there's no wired ethernet. It works great until I go to play a video... then I get some choppiness, particularly when I first start the video. I often have to pause the video, wait a few seconds, then play again... but it still chops after a minute or two sometimes. Moreover, when a show fades to black, particularly after an intro (about 30 seconds in), it nearly freezes there. I assume that's because the change from full picture to black to full picture requires the max bandwidth. My signal strengt...... - 2009-07-03
» What would you ask Santa for....?
...I would ask for a house in Boston.To watch over my husband as he serves our country in Iraq for the next year and to protect our unborn child. A pair of Jeans & snow boots. I have health problems , & have gained a few pounds, from being off work, so I have no Jeans that fit, & the heel broke off my snow boots today, so I had to throw them away. & without a job right now , I can't afford that kind of thing. any money coming in must go for food, & bills.^ So Dear Santa if you didn't have move due to global warming, I hope you get my letter!Well I would ask for two things.. One, all expenses paid trip to London and two always have my family with me including my pets! MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone! I would like to ask fo...... - 2009-07-03
» AFC Bournemouth v. QPR (D2 -- Matchday 28) [R]
2. QPR - 15-9-3, +28, 54 points 13. AFC Bournemouth - 9-9-9, -1, 36 points ------ 24 January 2004, 3 p.m. Dean Court ------ Rangers News: Carlisle is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Ainsworth, McLeod, Edghill, and Bean are unavailable due to injury. McLeod is already training with Prav and should move back to training with the team next week. Ainsworth is set to begin running next week. Edghill is not progressing as they'd hoped, he's going to a surgeon next week, and they think he might get an injection in the knee. Bean has strained his MCL and the "ballpark" figure is six weeks out. Tony Thorpe trained on Thursday with no ill effects, so appears likely to be on the bench. Gallen and Forbes picked up dead legs...... - 2009-07-03
» Is the world really gunna end in 2012?
ive heard that it isNO im graduatiung in tht year tooooooo haha to the jay guy umm I HOPE NOTno. well i hope not!i hope not that the year i graduate hahahaWinter solstice 2012 is just the revealing of the 'antichrist' or the'man of perdition' at the mid-point of what Christians call the 7 year Tribulation. Satanists and many pagan cultures from every corner of the world all throughout history have celebrated this like the Sumerians, Babylonians, Cherokee, Hopi, Chinese I-Ching (confirmed byTerence McKenna), Mayans (Pacal Votan; Chilam Balam of Tizimin, Mani, Chumayel; Jaguar Prophet), Egyptians, Celts, etc. This evil event is called "the abomination that causes desolation" that will be set up in the Jewish Temple...... - 2009-07-03
» Glenpool OK is first city in the United States to use 911 tornado warning system
Glenpool Post (http://www.bixbybulletin.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19838534&BRD=2754&PAG=461&dept_id=574067&rfi=6) Glenpool City Council gave the okay for City Manager Ed Tinker to sign a one year contract for the first of it's kind tornado warning for all 911 residents of Glenpool during the city council meeting Monday July 7th. The new system will automatically ring all 911 land line phones in the Glenpool 911 data base when a tornado warning has been issued specifically for Glenpool. Only 911 residents within the tornado warning polygon issued by the National Weather Service will be called, in place of warning the entire county. The new Glenpool WeatherCall tornado warning system contract is the first for any city in the United...... - 2009-07-03
» For Married men: Do u still remember your first love?
It was 1981, my thoughts were short my hair was long Caught somewhere between a boy and man She was seventeen and she was far from in-between It was summertime in Northern Michigan Splashing through the sand bar Talking by the campfire It's the simple things in life, like when and where We didn't have no internet But man I never will forget The way the moonlight shined upon her hair And we were trying different things We were smoking funny things Making love out by the lake to our favorite song Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long Catching Walleye from the dock Watching the waves roll off the roc...... - 2009-07-03
» Reading everyday equivalent to college degree?
My english teacher in high school said reading every day (for like 20 or 30 minutes) over the course of your lifetime is the equivalent to something like 3 or 4 college degrees. I'm not sure where she got that statistic from. Do you know the data source?sounds like made-up nonsense to me. you can learn a lot by reading your whole life. But a degree is not just reading.eh. probably trying to equate average time used for studying/reading with daily reading time over a lifetime. which still doesn't make sense. because i could blow hours reading tabloid trash (websites) which is very different from taking ten minutes out of my day to read a scientific paper.Not a chance! Economic and social history degree (my degree hopef...... - 2009-07-03
» PSG targeting Mark Viduka of Leeds
http://www.soccerway.com/news/full/?page=details&area=1066827236It’s good to see that French clubs have the ambition to sign top players. It does seem that this season might be a turning point with no stars leaving France, some coming in and French clubs doing well in Europe.yeah but all these top playing signings have been loan deals. Barthez and Viduka would be loans too.It would be a good signing for PSG I think, as he will score score goals. He's a strange player, can seem slow or lazy for a whole game but will pop up and score a vital goal when you need it. Let's face it, though, he's no Drogba!I do not know if this is such le good thing, I have seen him few times and did not think he was le great.Originally posted by Alphonse I d...... - 2009-07-03
» INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON EMERGING DISEASES AND SURVEILLANCE (IMED 2009), VIENNA, FEBRUARY 2009
CALENDAR 2008 (11): INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON EMERGING DISEASES AND SURVEILLANCE (IMED 2009), VIENNA, FEBRUARY 2009, FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT ************************************************** ************************* Date: Mon 19 May 2009 From: Larry Madoff Subject: IMED 2009 Dates: 13-16 Feb 2009 Location: Vienna, Austria Venue: Hilton Hotel Dear Colleagues, Emerging infectious diseases are at the center of the world's attention. The threats of pandemic influenza and bioterrorism, and the realization that new infectious diseases may be recognized at any time, in any place, have dramatically raised our awareness. What are the most important emerging disease threats? How can we quickly detect their occurrences in order to respond in a tim...... - 2009-07-03
» Why should I care about my education when, all it teaches me is how to screw others over ?
Shouldn't college students care about those who are troubled. The only difference between me and a kid in Africa is that I was born into a wealthy family. Could I control that, no? Does an education signal intelligence or dedication? Cheating or caring? Those who have cheated the system have screwed over America's economy.You should care about your education because of the things you'll learn outside of class. I can tell you, from my own experiences, that I learned more while not in class than while in class during my years in college. I found a job that I love, and it's not even in my field of study. However, if I didn't go to college, I wouldn't have gotten this job to begin with, and wouldn't be wher...... - 2009-07-03
» Wiring $100,000 to british account?
What would be the comission taken if i wire 100,000 usd to a british account?Don't wire the whole 100 Grand... you may end up on the IRS watch list. Wire amounts $10K or less and you fly under the radar. Normal wire cost is around $35 per wire. You will pay a fee for the currency conversion but otherwise I never paid a "commission" fee to wire money from the U.S. to another country. When I wire from my US (USD) credit union account to my GB (GBP) bank account I'm charged a flat wire fee by the credit union of $15. At the British end there is no fee, though they will convert the USD to GBP which will cause you an effective loss (maybe 1% or so). However if you expect the dollar to drop against the pound in the near future then...... - 2009-07-03
» Weird bump on upper thigh?
i've had it for a while now...but i've only just noticed it because its started to get worse. at first it just looked like a really weird mole, and now its become very a very red bump and its red all around it too and its always had a small black dot in the middle. the dot now feels hard/crustyish and hurts when i touch the bump and it never used to hurt! once i picked at the black part for a bit and watery stuff kind of came out. i dont know what the hell this is or what to do please help! thankssqueeze it and see if whit stuff comes out.sounds like a deep black head.or ingrown hair.That sound like what my cousin had earlier this year. I forgot the name of it, but it starts with a b. The doctor gave him antibiotics and vicodin (I...... - 2009-07-03
» How can i stop worrying so much, its almost like im trying to find something to go wrong ?
because things have went wrong in the past. i get paranoid and worried over barely anything. can anyone suggest anything to help? im worried it's going to muck up my relationships mainly with my boyfriend. which is where most of the paranoia comes from about things going wrong with him which i dont want to happen because i love him.I can understand your anxiety but you need to chill.. There is no point in facing problems before you come to them - ofcourse things may go pear shaped - but that is life.. If everything were to turn out the way you want then all life would be is a series of stale successes.. you, me - everyone will ALWAYS have tough times ahead, but intermingled with those are fun times, tender times, great times...... - 2009-07-03
» popup ads
I am looking for some information on how I can stop popup ads from ruining my surfing.I was told that you my know of a free site where I might be able to download free software from.Hi mysha, You can go to CNET's download site to find free (as well as "free to try") software. Download.com http://download.com.com/2001-20-0.html If you search in Downloads for "pop-up", you'll find many programs to compare. You can sort the programs by operating system and license (free or free-to-try), among other options, by scrolling to the bottom of the screen. You can also sort them by other parameters such as user rating or number of downloads. And you can click on the results to get more information and to download the program you...... - 2009-07-03
» Need help configuring my.cnf for my server..
Hi there, I was wondering if anybody could help me with this slight problem. I need help optimizing mysql for vbulletin. The server is also used for massive downloading so I need to find ways of reducing serverload. Server Info: Redhat Linux 8.0 Intel Celeron 2200 mhz 256 ram (will upgrade soon..hopefully) 60 GB HD apache 1.3.27 PHP Version 4.3.1 mysql 4.0.12 phpa installed Can anyone suggest a good my.cnf file setup? Any help would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks, Scotthttp://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=70117if you can please provide the following in this format 1. is this on dedicated or shared virual server 2. your server specs. For example: cpu speed/type single or dual cpus): d...... - 2009-07-03
» ideal room temperature
What is the ideal room temperature for an office space? If the answer is to subjective, giving me the most common room temperature would be a satisfying answer.Hi pootz, It sounds like you and your office mates may be having a hard time deciding where to set the thermostat! Every workplace seems to have at least two people who fiddle with the thermostat?one turning it up and the other turning it down! ?If you walk into almost any office building, you'll find some people sitting comfortably in lightweight, short-sleeved shirts while others are shivering in their sweaters or jackets. And if the temperature is too hot or too cold, many people will be unable to concentrate. While some adapt easily to varying temperatures, others need f...... - 2009-07-03
» TS 2412 Elevation Handwheel
I absolutely love my Ridgid Table saw and with the Herc-u-lift, it meets my needs well. But I'm getting kind of "cranky" (forgive the pun) about the elevation handwheel loosening on an all too frequent basis. What can I do to prevent this? Any good hints out there?Bob, There should be a lock washer between the head of the screw and the where it seats into the crank. If there is not, look at the parts page of your manual and obtain the correct lock washer and install it. This would be first cause. Second cause would be the insertion of the wrong screw. Either by mistake, or supplied, of the wrong length. If it's too long, it will bottom out in the whole before tightening on the crank wheel. Either of these fixes should correct your frus...... - 2009-07-03
» Help! Does vB Have Arcade with high score and if i buy the Support 1st time install.
Im interested in buying the vb bulletin. i got a ipb 2.0! but i want to upggrade to vb. convert it vb! without loosing my members and topics. etc Now if i also pay for the 1st time install support 140 charge! Will They do that for me. like install and convert my ipb forum to vbulletin!? and also what about attachments? will they also be moved over?!Hello HypnoticPimp, With the purchace of vBulletin, you will be given accessto the ImpEx tools which can convert your IPB posts, threads, members, attachments, and so on. There is an add- on for vBulletin that is an arcade, I have it installed on my forums. We have v3arcade which is only for vBulletin and we also have the IPBproarcade ported to vBulletin available at vBulletin.org. You can ge...... - 2009-07-03