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» ?Wide Angle? Lenses

Hi All, So I have a Olympus EVOLT 512 -- that uses Olympuses 3/4s (or is it 4/3?) system. And my lowest lens goes from 10mm, which I guess is effectively a focal length of 20 or 30 mm? A lot of times, even standing back, I still want to capture more in the photograph. What kind of lens can I buy that would give me good pictures with more of what I see? Any recommendations? Ideally I'd like something I could get used / off ebay for a few hundred... Thanks, DanI know that Olympus make a 7-14, but it may be expensive. Google it.Will I see that much of a difference between 7 and 10mm?I think you will. Keep in mind that although 3mm may not sound like a lot if you're talking about standard of telephoto lengths, but in wide terms, even 1m...... - 2010-02-07

» So, YOU REALLY WANNA LEARN JAPANESE?

�gYou�fve eaten at a few Japanese restaurants, seen some anime, hosted an exchange student, and had a Japanese girlfriend. And now, somewhere in the back of your tiny brain, you think that Japanese would be a good language to learn. Hey, you could translate video games! Or Manga! Or even Anime! Pick up Japanese girls, impress your friends! Maybe you�fll even go to Japan and become an anime artist! Yeah! Sounds like a great idea! Read on... http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/so-you-want-to-learn-japanese/Are all those true? Have I been struggling in vain all this time trying to learn Japanese? Tell me not, please...read it before. The author mentions that it's a joke at the end of the article, but it's true that it's not an easy language to...... - 2010-02-07

» First Page release date poll

With a bit of updated news from the Evrsoft team we are all on tenderhooks again waiting With that a new poll has to be started. What is the expected release date for the beta or gold version - comment welcome as well!I voted for the latest date possible and probably for the same reason others did. I would rather be pleasantly surprised by an early, bug-free release than get my hopes dashed by having a proposed release date come and go with no new program.I'm an optimist ! Even after all these years :rolleyes:omg omg omg! did you see the front page!? - 1st Page 2007 in post production. Bug fix/QA rollout. Though I thought bug fixing is usually done after a release, not before. ;opI voted for 2006 hoping for a new years releaseomg o...... - 2010-02-07

» Help with programs display

I just upgraded to XBMC 2.0.1 and I'm trying to figure out how to get my Programs section to look the way it did in the old version of XBMC. Right now it's showing just the games (no applications or emulators) and a big back arrow in the first spot. I can get to the other stuff by clicking on that arrow, but what I'd like is for all the games, apps and emulators to appear in the same window. And I'd like that arrow to disappear if possible. Also I'm using XBMC as my dashboard. Is there anyway to make it so that XBMC won't appear as an option under programs?The arrow is in the settings, appearance, view options, hide parent folder items. For getting everything in one place, go to programs. It should open in the games directory by defa...... - 2010-02-07

» Who thinks Venezuela could win the Classic?

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=... Scroll down to the mid of the page on the link, and look at their line-up. Johan Santana barely lost the NL MVP this year. Carlos Zambrano, didn't he and some pitcher from the BoSox are the only to get No-Hitters last season. Francisco Rodriguez just broke the record for most saves in a season. Felix Hernandez is a fresh, young pitcher who barely anyone knows. Magglio Ordenez, Juan Rivera, and Bobby Abreu will tear the outfield with speed. Amazing veteran Victor Martinez at catcher. Dioner Navvaro is the backup and could play Pinch Hitter. Miguel Cabrera, Jose Guillen, Omar Vizquel, Jose Lopez, and Melvin Mora won't let a single error go past them. With backups like- Carlos...... - 2010-02-07

» Palliative care,what does it mean?

i have a friend in hospital who is in palliative care.Does it mean they cant heal her and that she is going to die?It sort of depends on how that particular institution defines "palliative care." most people assume that palliative care means the same thing as "hospice." hospice is a program that promotes quality of life while knowing that someone is terminal (they will die from their disease). in order to qualify for hospice, a person is no longer receiving in active curative or life-prolonging treatment, e.g., chemo. Palliative care also promotes quality of life (improved pain control, nausea, constipation.. basically improved side effect management from either the disease or the treatment). However, a person can still be receiving acti...... - 2010-02-07

» What are our options?

we just moved into a new town home about a month and a half ago. rent is 900 a month and when we moved in we paid 1300 cash for our first months rent and the rest went towards our last month ( 900 for rent 400 for last month) we paid 1000 rent for nov (900 for rent and 100 towards last month) and just found out today that the town home is in foreclosure because we kept getting flyers, mail, and visits from realistate agents looking for the owner and are wondering what are options are. we cant get ahold of the owner to ask him if we need to find a new place and if we are going to get our money back. i have heard that foreclosures take 6 months to be completed before you have to move out. we did sign a 6 month lease that is supposed to be in ...... - 2010-02-07

» Does this mean that he wants to cheat?

A married man constantly flirts with a married, younger woman at work who� �s very attractive. He stares (even in front of their spouses), glances when she� �s not looking, makes a point to watch her and try to say hi when she� �s just walking by, has made comments about how � �pure� � and sweet she is, etc. He knows she is also pregnant (and so is his wife - he compares the two, telling the woman she's so much better in many ways, etc.) One day, she goes to his office and asks if he has a minute, but a call comes in and he immediately tells the person he has to call them back � � she� �s leaving and he yells her name to call her back in. He says yes to her, answers the question and tells her he� �s getting ready for a presentati...... - 2010-02-07

» Encephalitis and dengue

The Lancet 2002; 360:261 DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(02)09481-3 Encephalitis and dengue Enid J Garc�a-Rivera http://www.thelancet.com/webfiles/images/clusters/thelancet/article_email.gif (EGarcia@cdc.gov) a (http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673602094813/fulltextprinter#aff1) and Jos� G Rigau-P�rez a (http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673602094813/fulltextprinter#aff1) Sir Richard Whitley and John Gnann (Feb 9, p 507)1 (http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673602094813/fulltextprinter#bib1) review common and emerging pathogens associated with viral central nervous system (CNS) infections. Nevertheless, they do not mention dengue, an acute viral disease transmitted by Aedes m...... - 2010-02-07

» What about this poem?

All I feel is emptiness I caress the cool barrel I run my hand along the metal I pray for what� �s inside to ease my pain So I grab the tap and poor another drink WOW! I actually really enjoyed it....I was under the impression that you were commiting suicide at first, based on the fact your description fits both a CUP and GUN... very interesting... I just realized too, that it could be refering to alcohol? Your poem is the best poem I've ever read that has been so short...it explains so much in each line.... It fits so many situatinos.... I really admire you, thank you for amazing me! have a starWell tried my friend. U need more to improve. I feel its novice.Concentrate on what u want to say.Describe as much elaborate as...... - 2010-02-07

» I Want To Be A Pilot.... ? ? ? ?

Hey, When Im Older (14 now) Ive Decided I Want To Do 6form The Hartpury Collage To Study Equestrian. Then Be A Pilot, But I Dont Know What To Do? How long Is The Course? How Much Do You Get Payed? How Often Do You get To See Family?? And How Much Are Training Costs? Thanks xxI can answer some of your questions. You need about 2,000 hours before a major airline will hire you. In California, the average yearly income was something around 90,000. Or it was about $28 an hour. I read somewhere that if you are away from home for a week, you get a week off, so you get to see your family pretty often.The main thing you need to give your attention to right now is just doing a good job of the tasks that are on you...... - 2010-02-07

» Measuring Lung Capacity With Balloons,How is this applied in the real world?

Hi. I need help,fast! For those of you that can. Im doing my science project,but i hit brick wall,i mean I DON'T KNOW what to do. Step 10 of my science project: See im suppose to type a 1 page Abstract using 250 words (in paragraph format),but before that i need to write a paragraph on how my experiment/project can be a applied in real life.....that's why,it should be simple,yet is not. That's why,if you are curious...please answer my question! How does measuring lung capacity no matter what age you are matter in real life?...for what and why? ps. Its not that want people to do the work for me,because i don't...im lazy,i can admit that but im not stupid....this is part of my experiment....i need to know how people would ...... - 2010-02-07

» Do you like to make believe your someone else when alone?

like your favorit character from a book or something and act it out in privet? if you do that dose it mean you would enjoy a career in acting? Absolutely !!!!!!!!!! Ben Hur, Robin Hood , Superman . I ve been them all.........but make sure no one else is around, or you have serious explaining to do . Haha the first answer was funny. Ummm yes, I do pretend to be someone else and that is one of the reasons I want to pursue acting. Just the idea of playing someone else and making it believable is so exciting. Good luck if you decide to pursue acting too....... - 2010-02-07

» USA tax accounting - S corp to C corp?

We have a small creative business. In 2004 we made a significant profit ($55k before depreciation) We take a very small salary, and the money is used to pay down debt. We have been an S corp and are thinking it might be time to declare as a C corp. We have two weeks till filing. How do we declare as a C corp? What is the deadline for the declaration? Would it be wise since we expect more and more profit, to go ahead and make the change? We are a husband and wife business with no employees.We have Turbo Tax and work with Quick Books Pro...... - 2010-02-07

» Slideshow software

What software do I need to make a slideshowthat can do transitions, zooms, panning. I would also like to automatically have the program calculate the amount of time spent on a photo based on the song length. Any suggestions? Thank you.Proshow Gold is fantastic. www.photodex.com. Hope this helps. :D Eric.I just saw their website and it looks awesome. Exactly what I want. Thank you.I can vouch for ProShow Gold. Great program and good technical support too.Been using Pro show gold for years ..... Brilliant If you want a bit more ... look at photodex proshow producer... Heavy but VERY capable http://www.photodex.com/sharing/spotlight/demoshows_psp3...... - 2010-02-07

» Chill Senior

Just 3 of a senior from the other day... http://www.tngphoto.com/pics/shed01.jpg http://www.tngphoto.com/pics/shed02.jpg http://www.tngphoto.com/pics/shed03.jpgHmmm One the one hand I LOVE the colors and backgrounds... very nice, however his posing is awkward to me, and unfortunatly, he is posing his head the exact same way in every shot... and just about the same facial expression. As one shot, whichever you like, it works. As a series it seems redundant!Nice work man! I like the lighting and posing in all of them.Good work Jubba! #1 is a bit too contrasty or saturated for me, and his dark hair sort of blends in with the shadow of the building behind him, but its not bad. #2 is good, nice detail and composition. #3 is the best...... - 2010-02-07

» Optimisation request :)

This is a dedicated server, there's a couple other sites on it, nothing as heavy as a vBulletin forum though. Mainly static sites. Server info: Processor #1 Vendor: GenuineIntel Processor #1 Name: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Processor #1 speed: 3000.240 MHz Processor #1 cache size: 2048 KB Processor #2 Vendor: GenuineIntel Processor #2 Name: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Processor #2 speed: 3000.240 MHz Processor #2 cache size: 2048 KB Memory: 1025224k/1047488k available (2106k kernel code, 0k reserved, 1299k data, 196k init) Linux server.cyberjourney.com 2.6.9-42.0.10.ELsmp #1 SMP Tue Feb 27 09:40:21 EST 2007 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux Current Memory Usage total used free shared buffers cached Mem: 1025768 999236 265...... - 2010-02-07

» How much does a X RAY technician make per year?

how long does it take to become one and how much does a ultrasound tech make per year andhow long does it take to become one. thanksAccording to the ASRT, the current average salary of x-ray technicians reaches $59,000.Here's information for accredited schools: http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http:... http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited... According to asrt.org, salaries for Radiologist Technologists are about $50,000 and Ultrasound Technologists make about $62,000. For more information: https://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/research/...The answers provided demonstrate potential, but what you have to consider are the variables. Of course an organization that has a duty to further the profession is going to give you the high ...... - 2010-02-07

» Has the economy been improving yet?

I wonder if the economy has improving alittle? or is it still dropping?As long as we have food to eat we will be alright.No ,this is just the beginning of the world crisis. While, with the growth of US deficits, the need for foreign investors for financing it grows, US creditworthiness is rapidly deteriorating. The ratio of total US debt to GDP from 163 % in 1980 became 240% in 1990 and jumped to 346% in 2007.It is enormously aggravated with the dramatic developments of 2007-2008, including the addition to the public debt of $6 trillion liabilities of Fannie and Freddie and the $700 billion of the Paulson Plan. America has been transformed into a super-Argentina in a non-declared default. The problem of US over-indebtedness is transferre...... - 2010-02-07

» Activating Photoshop CS

Just a quick question...I am trying to install a photoshop cs disk that a friend allowed me to borrow. I put the serial number in, but when it gets to the point of activation it won't allow me to activate. Any ideas as to what the problem could be? There are 3 different serial numbers, and I think I'm using the right one, so I'm not sure what else to do. Any suggestions would be helpful :) Thanks!!!hmmm, do you mean it tells you that the serial numbers are bad and you can't get past that?Nope...it completely installed on my computer. Then said I had to activate the product, and then when I go to do that it says that there is an error. But the error can be numerous things....I can use the product for 30 days w/o activating so I've got ...... - 2010-02-07

» Preparing the body for flu

There are things that can be done prior to infection. The first would be behavior modification. This will be especially important with my little ones. They will have to learn to never touch their eyes, noses or mouths without washing their hands. There is ample evidence that most influenza infections are caused by moving the virus from a hard surface, onto our hands, then into our eyes, noses or mouths. I am considering making masks for all of us to wear. Not to stop the virus but rather to remind us to not touch our faces without cleaning our grubby hands first. Sewing or ironing on decals or, free-hand drawing of some cartoon characters, might make this easier to bear for the youngest kids. Reminding my dh when he goes off to work to not...... - 2010-02-07

» What's the best/fastest way to learn french?

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could reccomend the best way through, like audiotape or something of learning a new language. Does this really work? I want to learn to speak french and I already have a basic vocabulary, certainly no where near fluent. Thanks. Also if you used it can you say how long it took you to learn/how long is takes the average person to learn.I used a program to learn Spanish so that I could land a job that required that i be spanish-speaking. It took me about 2 1/2 months but thats fast compared to other programs. Get it; you won't be disappointed They have one in french too: http://gogetitmom.rfrench.hop.clickbank....Marry a french guy, or find people who speak french so you can practice. Try to learn fren...... - 2010-02-07

» Quick Wiring Question

I'm moving to a new place in a couple of days and the whole house is filled with 2 prong polarized outlets. I took off the cover and there isn't a grounding wire back in the box. I read in a wiring book that it may still be able to be grounded if i stick a circut tester on the hot end of the outlet and the unpainted screw of the cover. Low and behold it lit up which i'm assuming that means it can be grounded. So my question is do i just replace the 2 prong with a 3 prong and it will be automatically grounded or do i have to do anything special? Also did i do everything right to make sure it would be able to be grounded and am i going about this the proper and easiest way?I'm moving to a new place in a couple of days and the whole h...... - 2010-02-07

» Lences used by 30D users

Hi, Having bought 30D last month (wish to forget that I missed opportunity to buy 40D :grumpy:) and possessing 18-55 kit + 50mm f/1.8 I wish to have a good lens colection. Frankly, am an accountant by profession and not a professional photographer and make no money out of this. Just try to do this as recreation and derive satisfaction if achieve good results (currently busy learning motion panning). Can set aside max $100 a month for lenses. To arrive at the preference in which I should go buying lenses I request 30D users if they can respond. Blank response will also do. I can read their signature at bottom and find it out. Thanks a lot ketanBlank response will also do. ...Ketan, strange question imo. Lenses are more depending on w...... - 2010-02-07

» correspondence school endorsed by both sally struther and ed mcmahon

What is the name of the correspondence school endorsed by sally struthers and ed mcmahon back in 1970's and how do I contact them.Hi aleroth, Sally Struthers has been a big booster of the International Correspondence Schools (ICS) for some time. However, ICS is now "Education Direct". ICS: "We are part of Thomson Learning, a major worldwide provider of learning solutions for individuals, educational institutions, and corporations. In ten seconds you will be transferred to Education Direct": http://www.icslearn.com/ Education Direct: http://www.educationdirect.com/index.html CONTACT INFO: From within the USA Student Services stuserv@educationdirect.com Tel-Test 1-570-343-9635 Enrollment Information 1-800-275-...... - 2010-02-07

» Shutter Life Expectancy Database

Hey everyone, I just found a site that I thought was kinda cool, I hope you do too. It basically have a bunch of cameras and have people from the internet record their shutter actuations. I don't know how you can confirm the record but I guess people would be honest. Here it is: http://www.olegkikin.com/shutterlife/sitemap.phpseems like a few spammers on there making numbers up. 1,000,000? 1? lol.1,000,000 is believable even though rare. I heard there were a decent amount of F5 that was getting that kind of shutter life. But yeah, it's the internet.Yea, I think a lot of fiction. The D1, D1H, D1X, and D100 have no count recorded in EXIF, or anywhere I know of. But numbers are recorded for each of those cameras. I have wore out shutters on b...... - 2010-02-07

» Are Jews the most tolerant people on R&S?

First off, I'm not Jewish, I'm agnostic. Over the months I've been on here I've see a lot of intolerance of other faiths and beliefs. Mainly from Christians, also from atheists, sometimes from Muslims and Hindus. But from the many answers from the Jewish community I rarely see anything but polite and unjudgemental answers. None fo this "you are wrong and I am right". If I make an incorrect assumption about their faith I always get a polite correction. I also feel they have a lot of resect for other religious thought. Of course, I'm generalising a little and I'm sure there are some exceptions, Does anyone else feel this way? Why is this? Is there simply more insecurity amongst believers of other faiths or ...... - 2010-02-07

» UK - Univ of Cambridge plans quarantine measures

Univ of Cambridge planning for quarantine, not evacuation. From the University of Cambridge Newsletter, April/May 2007... University gears up for flu as teams work to protect staff WITH BIRD FLU in the headlines again recently, it is timely to report that University teams have been working to protect staff against a related threat: pandemic flu. Pandemic flu is when a new strain of influenza virus breaks out on a global scale, to which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine. This is different to seasonal flu, which occurs in winter, and avian flu, a disease which mainly affects birds. However, experts are currently concerned that the H5N1 avian flu virus may emerge to form a pandemic as it has gain...... - 2010-02-07

» How long does a CD live ?

How long does a CD live ? Because I'm saving all my memories on CD's and DVD's my honeymoon and birth of my son ,, and I'm afraid that after some time it won't be able to be read ..! also I think a hard disk and a flash memory also don't live long because it may get a virus and I'll lose all the data :( Please tell me :)seeing as CD's and DVD's aren't made of natural materials they will outlast you. And you're right about the flash drives. Go with the CD/DVD's. Just don't loose them Just keep checking for a heartbeat...If the disc's are kept at a stable Temperature and are away from moisture they will last about 5 years but that is top quality brands. And With al...... - 2010-02-07

» What would be a good stage name for me?

my real name is mistyblue help pleaseMaybe "Amberly" I heard that and it sounds realy pretty. Last name maybe "Jackson" "Amberly Jackson" Nice, huh?Buck Naked.just shorten it to misty, although you might get confused with a stripper or two but at least its not too far off from your real name so it won't confuse you as muchUpon what sort of stage do you perform? A big part of picking a name for something like that depends on the audience you're expecting to be seen by. "Misty Blue" is actually a rather nice name, imo - it would work very well for almost any type of entertainment profession. But if you're dead set on something different, then could you state what kind of entertaining you're into?Merissa Noble kiara v...... - 2010-02-07

» How can i build a simple propellor, just to power a a small boat, its only 8 inches long and about 2 inches?

in height, is there sum way to power it using a propellor using simple things, like rubberbands and stuff like that, if anybody has an ideas, i am open to listen to them. thank you for those that answer!!!Many hobby shops have small propellers for just that size boat. Also you might try a fishing gear sport shop or maybe you have an old fishing plug with a prop on it. You could also use the lid from a small tin can for the basic material, cut the metal to shape, and form (bend) the material to the shape you need. Another design would be to make a paddle wheel design, either a stern wheeler or a side wheeler. Do some research under model boats, and some of the model boating chat sites and forums. Lots of good information on line. Have f...... - 2010-02-07

» New Share folder won't work?

Hi guys I running xbox 1.3 and evoX I managed to share sveral folders off a secondary harddrive i have installed no problem the video and music files all stream fine to xmbc via smb network share. I recently added a new file to share again containing mainly video but from the C:\ drive or main PC boot drive. Low and behold it shows up ok on xmbc but try to play anything and zippo na'na, nothing happens. I have set permissions and security in folder options windows firewall is off as i use norton and i have set the xbox as trusted zone. Could windows firewall still be cuasing problems or is it something more menacecing, has the dark side of the force taken over my PC. Please help, whats going on dudes....... - 2010-02-07

» Which is d best ordr of PREFERENCE in SSB amng Army, Navy & Airforce 4 girls????? Nd why?

Plzzzzzzanswer soon, I need it urgently.....Check out the demographics for yourself of each branch at the Army Chief of Staff G-1 site. Go Navy or air force. i think they have a higher population of girls which is good. I was in the Marine Corps and it was so hard always being the only female in the unit or shop. I think with branches that have a higher female population they know how to work around females better and are more cautious of sexual harassment. If only order of preference is required : 1)Air Force 2) Navy 3) ArmyI agree with millie.first you need to learn how to spell right so we can answer you...... - 2010-02-07

» A lesbian dream of Alexis Bledel?

Well in case you need to know i am a lesbian, now don't think im like one of those people who get horny and are bad girl lesbians im not like that, im a really kind person, i just happen to like girls. Lately i've been crushing on a celebrity as well as girls and the celebrity happens to be a girl too. I have a crush on Alexis Bledel shes only 4 years older than me, i'm 23 and shes 27. Anyways i was taking a nap today and i had this very romantical dream about her. Heres what happened... I met Alexis at Disneyland and I was like "Alexis I'm a VERY BIG fan of yours, seriously you ROCK my world!!" and she said "Aww thanks, nice to hear that from a fan!" so i took out a piece of paper and she signed her name in it. I alm...... - 2010-02-07

» SMB not ending share session with windows

Hi I've recently rebuilt my xbox using Auto installer 4.12. Previous revision of XBMC I was using was very old but working OK. AT the same time I@ve moved my file server over form an XP Pro box to an XP home one. The issue I@ve got currently is with SMB shares. Networking is up and running fine, sources.xml set up etc. The problem is that after moving in and out of a few folders on the network I get the dreaded permission lock dialogue. What's happening is that XP home is reaching the 5 session limit and locking out. It isn't to do with media files not closing as I don't actually have to stream for this to happen. I've also tried streaming etc from a windows box and everything is A-OK. SO the problem is that XBMC is opening multiple ...... - 2010-02-07

» Are these valid transfer reasons?

I go to a large, prestigious university in New England. I was sure I would love it; I have a lot of friends here, the academics are amazing, and they have a great band (which was really important to me). But when I got here, I realized a lot of things that might have made me second guess my college choice: 1. Because I'm a bio major, all of my classes are going to be huge (my chem class right now has more than 800 students in it), 2. I can't take any arts classes (which I would really like to do), 3. It's impossible to commit to more than one activity because everything takes huge amounts of time, 4. It's going to be more expensive than I thought, and I'm paying for school by myself, 5. I feel reall...... - 2010-02-07

» How many employees does the average US company have? Also average turnover.

Hi, I'd like to know two things. 1. How many employees does the average US company have? 2. What is the turnover of the average US company? I am ideally looking for figures that represent ALL the companies in the US, but I realize that data might be difficult to acquire (since I do not know if all US companys have to disclose such information, for example). I would therefore settle for figures that refered to a meaningful subset of the US. For example: "The average public company in the state of California has 500 employees and a turnover of $2 million." I need to be able to cite a reference so please state your reputable source. Many thanks!Hello kidwicked, Thanks for an interesting question (and...an intri...... - 2010-02-07

» Do you think beta fish show affection to their owners. I talk to mine and he gets against the glas and flairs?

I do talk baby talk to him not even thinking about it. Telling him how pretty he is. He wiggles around and comes close to the glass and flares real pretty. He will do this until I walk away. He will come to the top of the water if I talk to him. Maybe he is just wanting me to leave him alone. What do you think? Just curious......it,s funny you ask that,when i go to feed mine,i have one that reminds me of a puppy wagging it,s tail,it just wiggles but doesn,t flair,i think it knows i feed it.do you mean he is puffing his gills up? if so then that means a challenge. its what male bettas do when they come close to another bettaBettas can't understand English, so he just thinks that you're another enemy and flares at the glass. ...... - 2010-02-07

» D200 and Auto WB?

I've got a D80 and a D200. The Auto White-Balance is great on the D80, although the D200's Auto WB leaves much to be desired. Basically I have to change the WB manually on the D200. With incandescent light i have to change it manually, if i keep it on auto the greens go blue, it's too warm.. etc.. I've updated to all the most recent firmware versions, too. Anyone else experienced the poor Auto WB on the D200, a problem with the camera?.. it's not a great big deal as i always shoot in RAW and i can always manually adjust WB but it's a feature that saves time, leaving more time for shooting.I've noticed the same thing on my D300 - I'm rarely happy with the results of the auto-WB, however like you, I always shoot RAW, and generally shoot ...... - 2010-02-07

» For all you phone geeks >?

which mobile is better (from experience) IPONE 3G SAMSUNG TOCCO or BLACKBERRY BOLD ??? would be helpfull if you could tell me the bad feautures too please. thankyou whoevr anwers :) oh and if it makes a difference cost isn't an issue as i'll be on contractBlackberry bold is prob your best bet. samsung phones aren't the most reliable in the sense that they bug up alot. the Iphone too has a few bugs if your'e a big phone talker. also the Iphone can be a pain because if you're wearing gloves i nthe witner you can't answer your phone , you need to take your gloves off everytime because it's heart sensitive. the battery dies very quickly aswell. the Iphone is prob one of the most entertai...... - 2010-02-07

» Are racing slicks road legal?

if i were to put say goodyear eagle racing slicks on a car would they be legal on the highway?they must be DOT approved which i doubt they are. what car you putting them on? and why do you need slicks on the highway?Probably not--most states (or all) require a certain tread depth on tires to be legal, and if I understand "slicks", there's no tread depth at all. Plus, they wouldn't be very safe on wet roads.Only if there DOT approved. If they are DOT approved they are marked on the sidewall and usually have a couple groves or a minimum amount of tread or some way to guage wear. If they don't have the DOT markings you cannot run them on the street.......mdthey do make racing slicks that are D.O.T approved you just need t...... - 2010-02-07

» Help.... My eyes

I'm looking for a new forum for www.msweb.nl (http://www.msweb.nl), a website that is visited a lot by people with a disability, like some vision impairment and lessened motor skills. I'm one of them, and my problems are: 1) Though I am able to read the message texts in this very forum, the navigation, the search, the posting rules are hardly readable, and the buttons to navigate between the different pages of a topic are really too small to hit the right one without trying twice ore more... 2) I really cannot read the manual for more than ten minutes before I get a splitting head ache :mad:, because of the tiny font size. So I reckon my clients will encounter problem number 1, if I would install vB, in the improbable case that I ...... - 2010-02-07

» UK-Japan Choir: Handel's Massaiah Dec 9th

i'm sorry if this is in the wrong place or not aloud :sorry: anyway, this weekend, the UK-Japan choir is performing HANDEL's Massaiah at St John's Wood Church http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/Billy-Mu3/A5_Leaflet_Nov_06.jpg the UK-Japan Choir is a society that tries to make a blend of British and Japanese society. it mainly foccuses around the music because the chair lady is the wife of Leicester Cathedral's Choirmaster, and she herself sings in the choir. the Leicester Dioses has a lot of connections with the Japanese Christian community, and indeed it's choir visited Japan in October 2005 after the cathedral helped restor a burnt down curch in Toyama. anyways, i actually don't know too much about it, but i thought it ...... - 2010-02-07

» "invisible ink" for photocopier

I'm looking for a way to write or print something on a piece of paper such that it is invisible, appearing blank to your eye. But when you photocopy it, the print appears. Is this possible? How would one accomplish this?Here you'll find a list of many security printing methods: http://www.hitechprint.com/security_printing.html If any of the methods listed on the site above are of interest, it would help Researchers if you'd narrow the field by specifying exactly which technique you want to know more about.tej, I think I've found every invisible ink under the sun, but nothing that does what you want. There are inks that only appear under UV or black light; Inks that change color with heat; Inks that appear when...... - 2010-02-07

» Companies that like to dontate to charities?

it doesnt even have to be specific names just stores that usually donate things .. eg super market or somethingYou will do much better if you mail a request on the nonprofit organizations letterhead with the tax exempt number included; directly to corporate headquarters. You can find the dept head names if you search online for the companies. Try WalMart and search their site for the director of Community Relations. The address is also given. Remember that most take almost a year to respond....... - 2010-02-07

» Should i stay D series Or just go LS/Vtec?

I have a D16y7 with a Y8 head... engine pulls pretty strong.. but my friend tells me that if i put a JMD tranny with LSD and some CP pistons and eagle rods it will easily stay with a Type R, but my other friend tell me that if i put a built ls vtec with a B16 head type R pistons and some eagle rods and a good tranny it would be pretty strong.... what should i finally do???Def go with the LS/VTEC because the LS motor has a strong bottom end && the VTEC head combined with that will result in stronger VTEC pulls and a higher redline. stay with the Bseries tranny and use a B18ls motor with the gsr head.. better than the b16 ls/vtecWell it all depends on how much you want to spend. I mean purchasing an Ls motor , buying a vtec head, a ...... - 2010-02-07

» What can cause my light to dim in my home?

I am in need of some good electrical help. I have a double wide manufacture home. On just one side of my home the lights dims alot, especially in the room where my computer and printer is.I have one of those touch light lamp in my bedroom when I turn on the switch on the humidifier, the lamp light flash on and go off. I check the circuit panel and on the white nuetral side, it was about 4 wire that look burnt. I had the power company to come out and check the connection outside and everything was fine. I checked all the switches and plugs to see if the wire was lose but they were not. What else can be causing this problem?Call a qualified professional electrician to inspect your panel and wiring and to tighten the connections. You have at ...... - 2010-02-07

» Is food grade diatomaceous earth effective againts bed bugs?

Yes. there is the other kind of DE as well, but that one can kill not only bed bugs, but humans as well. So be careful. There are some companies that sell DE in the economical bottles. BedBugPowder.com is one of them and DE should be contained. We have used it and we are still alive (ha ha!!) It worked really well on our bed. Ask them if their powder contains DE, I bet it does.... but i am not 100 % sure, so... good luck!!contact a local exterminator. I don't know that I would want such a prolonged contact with the bed or so close to the skin. I think you may have a risk of damage to your skin or inhaling it could be just as bad for your nasal passagesFood grade diatomaceous earth. There's no such thing. Diatomaceous earth is ...... - 2010-02-07

» I held it in my hands...

So I'm playing ball hockey with the usual bunch of guys...one of them pulls out a camera and is taking a few pics. I naturally wander up and ask what gear he has... :shock: IT'S A 20D!.... :shock: It wasn't his, he has it on loan from the camera store he works at. He had a 28-200 zoom on it. He let me play around with it for a while....I want one so very much. Anyone have $2000 CDN to give me? :?sure! will you take a check? mdsure! will you take a check? Sure...just send it to "Big Mike, Canada" everyone up here knows me ;)sure! will you take a check? Sure...just send it to "Big Mike, Canada" everyone up here knows me ;) hahaha ok..ill just put "big mike" and "canada" on the envelope...should be there...... - 2010-02-07

» Shenmue Zero

Hey i heard of a non-official shenmue game on the net somewhere but cant find the download! if any of you guys know where it is can u help me out, i think its called "Shenmue zero" and it takes place before the first shenmue chapter! :DIf there is really this game,I am really looking forward to it too!*goes off searching*http://www.planetxbox.com/shenmuedojo/fan_misc.shtml (it's at the bottom of the page) How does this guy know what happens before Shenmue 1? I mean, when/if more Shenmue games are enventually released, I'd expect them to reveal the "official" story of what happened in the past, so this game might contradict that....it looks like eaither a pun on biohazard or how to get devil kazuya in tekken 3, i can't decide thanks f...... - 2010-02-07

» Recommendations for a Acoustic Guitar?

Well i am thinking of getting a new acoustic guitar. I play an electric guitar but i do not own an acoustic and i would really like to for when I'm not dropping a breakdown. I am not a beginner guitarist but i am looking for something cheap, and although i know the sound quality wont be its best around 300 bucks i am looking for something fair for its cost. Do you have any suggestions?Believe it or not, there are some very very good sounding acoustic guitars out there that are very inexpensive. One in particular you can look at that is very very good at about $199 is the Yamaha FG700S, It has a great tone quality and a deep hard wood sound that resonates very well. It i very nice with a glossy hard wood top and you would have enough fo...... - 2010-02-07

» A couple sentences I need to ask questions on?

Hi, A friend tought me a couple of sentances I need to ask questions about, mainly about certain gramatical parts and literal word meings. 1) (watashi wa) douyade toukyou ni ikimasu ka? The sentance is ment to meen, how do I get to tokyo? Say for instance if you were not sure which train to use to get there. douyade is what I am intrested in, she said it literaly ment how and was a complete word. But I'm fairly sure the de at the end is the particle for by, so what does douya literally meen. Would it be "how by toukyou to go"? 2) Anata no shashin wa totte ii desu ka. Now this is ment to meen, please may I take your picture. Totte ii being what I'm slightly comfused about, what is the literal meeing of totte in this s...... - 2010-02-07

» Egypt - Wheat Production Up from Local Farmers

�Solidarity� receive 2.5 million tons of wheat from local farmers .. وتوقعات بزيادة الكمية إلي ٣ ملايين The expectations increased that amount to 3 million كتب عيد عبدالجواد ٢٧/٦/٢٠٠٨ Eid wrote Abdjawad 27/6/2008 أعلنت وزارة التضامن الاجتماعي أن كمي...... - 2010-02-07

» Enough with japanese..how hard was it for you to learn english?

How hard was it for you to learn english(�p��)? And how long did it take? ------- Also, could someone please translate the above in japanese(���{��,�������� ), so a person learning english could respond (that doesn't know enough to respond..) Im' sorry I wish I could say the above in japanese but I'm learning it myself. And it's a slow process. I plan to go to colleage and take japanese.I picked it up when I was younger, without any problem.English is one of the most easy languages I EVER learned ! I wish my japanese was this good :(You Belgians (Germans, and Scandinavians) are freakily good at speaking (or in this case writing) English. It boggles my mind a bit. In Japan I met a German guy who I mistook as a native English speaker...... - 2010-02-07

» What is the best way for a girl to innocently flirt with a guy?

Yep that pretty much says it all!!^ :)Start things off everytime you see him by saying, "Hey what's crack-a-lacking!" Don't ask me what it means cus I have no idea what the heck it means, but I thought it was pretty funny when I heard it on a radio station. If he find it amusing, then you have a start. Do this for a period of five weeks or so and something should happen. Why five weeks? It's just an arbitrary number that doesn't necessarily have to make any sense...Don't straight out invade his personal space.. I don't want a girl who I don't necessarily like getting all close, even if it's something as silly as sitting awkwardly close. If something doesn't go according to plan, don...... - 2010-02-07

» GPS enabled Auto question

We would like to know how many different companies service or provide GPS tracking for the auto industry. Specifically, we are interested in knowing if these companies have access to and/or keep records of the data the GPS enabled autos give back to their system, in regards to position and speed. For instance Hertz has a system called NeverLost, which is in a lot of their rented vehicles, what company provides this GPS service and do they keep all data or do they just rent the data or have access to it from a larger company, that maybe owns the satellites? To help clarify the intent and direction of the information needed, we need this info for a business which we will need access to as much data as possible regarding the whereab...... - 2010-02-07

» How to address a nurse practitioner?

I don't know what to call my new "doctor" who is an NP in gynecology. I want to call her Dr., but she isn't, and it would be weird to call her Mrs., and I think it would be rude to call her by her first name. Unfortunately, I can't remember how she introduced herself to me. What do/would you do?Most of them go by their name. Some by their first, and others by Miss Jones. I would ask her, "Excuse me, what would you like me to call you?" or "What did you say you'd like me to call you?" :)I'm going to be a nurse practitioner so I would be happy to answer this question. If your nurse practitioner has a doctorate degree then they would be referred to as Dr. Jones. If they only have a master's degree it w...... - 2010-02-07

» Cover version of Melissa Etheridge song

I swear I heard a song on the radio the other night that was a cover of Melissa Etheridge's song "Like The Way I Do". I've contacted the DJ that I believed played it and she says she's never heard of a cover version of that song. Can you tell me if any other artist has performed that song and who did it.The only cover version that I'm aware of is by a singer called Melody. It's on her album "Today is Someday." You can listen to clips of several songs from "Today is Someday" online. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a clip of Melody's cover of "Like The Way I Do," but it's definitely the Etheridge song. Does this sound like the voice of the person you heard on the radio? http://www.melodysongs....... - 2010-02-07

» Do they sell coroplast anywhere else besides sign stores? (10 POINTS )!!!?

Do they sell coroplast anywhere else besides sign stores? (10 POINTS )!!!? WALMART? ZELLERS? I got mine from a sign store and it was pretty cheap, but try these websites: http://www.guineapigcages.com/where.htm This one is actually a C&C that does not use coroplast. (I prefer this one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bLUDLbZY... c&c cages are the best, i get my coroplast of ebay, i think it costs about 15-20.00 hwere i live, and you can buy a whole cage set for about 40.00 . i think it whould be better to buy one already built, they sell coroplast at loweshave you checked craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby? worth a shot......... - 2010-02-07

» 40D issues?

hey guys, i just purchased the 40D body and love it, except, i seem to be having some issues with indoor non-flash photography. was wondering if any of you with this body saw the same thing. i shot a wedding with it over the weekend. i'm not happy with the photos at all. underexposed and red hue. i shot with no flash, canon 70-200F2.8 IS at iso 400, F2.8, 1/30 on my 30D and it looks AWESOME! same EXACT settings on the 40D, tranferred the same lens to the body, white balanced just the same, and the photos do not look good at all. i'm not sure what's going on. i also purchased the canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM and thought there was something wrong with the lens until i put it on my 30D. photos look much nicer on the 30D. i shouldn't...... - 2010-02-07

» Problems with DolbyDigital Audio

I love XBMC and it is wonderful how fast the project grows. Sadly I have a small problem and I hope that someone can help me. I use a SVN Build 8582. When I watch a DVD (image over the network) with DD5.1 Audio Layers, the music is much louder than the voice and I can't hear anything when the Scene is full of Action. I use the standard Audio/Video cable and Analog TV Boxes. The strange thing is, other files works properly, same on my PC (same DVD image). greetings boessiTry adding some dynamic range compensation (OSD->Audio settings).Thx for the advise. I will test it out with a newer Build 8807 and I hope I can change it. Is this a bug in the xbmc player? With VLC on my PC all work correct. Thx for your helpI change the dynami...... - 2010-02-07

» Beginner: what camera should I buy?

Hello everyone! I am a beginner and trying to decide what camera and lenses to buy. I ask the experienced photographers on this forum to give me an advice. All I can say about myself is that I have no experience, but I like photography very very much (I have had this passion for a long time, but never really started to do something for this) ; that's why, I have decided that now is the moment; i want to learn, but first of all i need the equipment. I don't know now what kind of photography i like, because i never tried, all i can say now is that i would like to make landscape and macro photography; maybe next year i will think different, i don't know. A photographer once adviced me to invest more in a camera body, and to buy medium quali...... - 2010-02-07

» cost of hosting a website

how much does it cost to maintain a website (monthly server fee?) how does everyone else do it? can anyone give me any idea or price figure? thanks :thumbup:I do not have a website (yet...am considering it though) but if you want to go inexpensive there are places that offer free web hosting. But, if you are looking for something more professional then this is probably not the route you want to go. BrianIt can vary widely. Look at hosting through godaddy.com or one of the big companies at first, it's cheap. You can probably get away with $10 monthly and $10 a year for the domain at first. Once your site is popular (hopefully soon right?) bandwith get's spendy.how much does it cost to maintain a website (monthly server fee?) ho...... - 2010-02-07

» 95.5 WFMS Indianapolis, IN: anyone listen? needing an answer.?

I'd like to have someone to trade answers with. Trivia is usually easy. Listen answers are harder.Hmm not sure what it is You are looking for ? There are a lot of VERY NICE HELPFUL people on here that answer Trivia questions a lot in Entertainment - Radio so You can join us anytime You wish and look at our answers I am sure a lot of them will work for Your Radio Station. You can even answer questions that I am sure will help a lot of us at times. And ask questions also I have not been a part of this group ( at least they make Me feel like I am) for very long but I will say as far as I am concerned they have really helped an old guy (67) like Me a lot. And have really treated Me with the upmost respect as they all the People i...... - 2010-02-07

» How does mitosis ensure the distribution of the genetic code to new cells?

and why is accurate duplication of chromosomes important?Mitosis is initiated by the activation of a trigger called M-CKD (mitosis cyclin dependent kinase) the M-CDK is kept in check by Anaphase promoting complex or APC. The APC deactivates the M-CDK and forces the cell to telophase. So by checkpoints in the cells the distribution of the genetic code to new cells is monitored. If this was not the case it's possible to have an extra chromosome in a daughter cell that would continue to proliferate resulting in disorders and detrimental concequences....... - 2010-02-07

» *Fan*

It has been a very long time since I have posted I took this last night...let me know what you think http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/1990ad/DSC00979.jpgIt's got a good "old time feel" to it. However, it's not a very interesting shot. I like it though. :)The flash is to direct or over powering, it’s causing the strong shadows, if you can try bouncing it off the ceilingI dunno, I like the flash how it is. I think this should would be overwhelmingly boring as just an oddly composed still life with "normal" lighting. The shadow gives the shot a bit of character.I like this shot, I think it would be cooler if the fan was turned a little more so we couldnt see that first horizontal line that barely makes it into the picture.tha...... - 2010-02-07

» educational test scores

Is there any link between educational testing scores and temperature, heat or air conditioningThere is some evidence suggesting that there is a link between the two. It also seems that the humidity of the testing room is another factor to determine how well one may perform. Here is an interesting essay that attempts to shed some light on this subject: http://www.freeessays.cc/db/39/pnl97.shtml On this very topic: "...though variation of more than 4 C in core body temperature will impair physical and mental ability (Ramsey, 1983)." -- You can find the whole lecture here: Human Performance, Lecture 7: Temperature and Performance. - http://psychology.unn.ac.uk/nick/HPlec07.htm And if you would like a quick summary of exact nu...... - 2010-02-07

» Method(s) used for verifying age of the two Ardabil carpets.

There are two Ardabil carpets, one in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the other in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. They are dated 1539/1540. What method(s) were used for verification? When were they authenticated? Have further tests been done since? Or was the date in the woven cartouche at one end of the carpet used as the only proof?In my experience, this is usually done by people who know about the styles of the time/place in question. Of course, carbon dating is possible. It would be accurate to within a few years. I imagine, if it was really important, both methods would be used. 1500 is not that long ago, and lots of records would still be around....... - 2010-02-07

» vBulletin 3.7 and vB Blog

If i remember correct Freddie mentioned that the blog updates will be done after vbulletin 3.7 release. As we get a lot of information about vBulletin 3.7 can you please share what kind of improvements we can hope for vB Blog. I have couple questions. Will the tag system be integrated with thread tags ? Will the new profile system be integrated with vB Blog and if yes can you explain how it will be ? As the new profile system have custom color picker option can we expect the same syetem for vb blog also ? Because if a user choose custom color for profile i believe they shall have the same color option within their blogs. Can we expect an integration between thread search and blog search ? such as search.php?do=getdaily will ...... - 2010-02-07

» Snowboarding not a good idea for my knees?

I am a very serious runner and I do track in the spring (i run 100m, 200m, ect) I do not want to hurt my knees and not be able to run in the spring. I am thinking about trying snowboarding this winter, but am afraid all the twisting and turning in snowboarding will cause me to injure my knees. (I have already had an overuse injury about 6 months ago) Is snowboarding gonna damage my knees? should i just stick to downhill skiing like i always do in the winter?? Please help me people that know the answer!!!!!!! THANKS!!i would think skiing would be harder on your knees.. but if you are just starting out snowboarding it definatly wouldnt eb good for your knees because you would be falling Alot!...... - 2010-02-07

» How can you make yourself faint?

Continue to blow up balloons without stopping, makes me dizzy.by asking silly questions like this....why the heck would you want to do this.I could tell you but it's really not good for you so i won't Why would you want to know that?easy, hold your breath. But it kills brain cellsHold Your Breath But.. It's Going To Be Painful... xdont eat or drink anything for a minimum of 12 hours and then move really quickly walking or jogging and your get light headed and blackout.Im guessing you want some time off of school/work? Well try holding your breath in a really warm room, that's what did it for me (not intentionally)...... - 2010-02-07

» Where do you find hair bows?

Where do you buy your daughter's hair bows. besides walmart.dollar storeTarget mostly. My daughter has such fine hair that she needs the alligator clips for it to be able to stay in....and Targets one of the only places (other than Walmart) who sales them. Gymboree and The Childrens Place have some nice, cheap bows if you can use the clip kind.A couple places online, and the stores Claires, Gymboree, Talbots kids, and wherever I can find cute ones. claire's or icingI go to the local beauty supply store, they have more varities than Wal martat another sh0op Try www.grinsandgigglesbowtique.com They have some unique bows you don't see around often and a lot of variety. There is an adorable online bowtique that I can always...... - 2010-02-07

» What is the best type of wood to build a super strong TV Cabinet?

I want to build a very big cabinet, to put our TV and stereo, it has to be as strong as possible so I'm after advice on the best wood I should use. In Australian terminology please. Thanks in advanceStrength in furniture is not all about the type of timber used. It has a lot more to the design and frame type and quality of construction. That is to say it does not matter what timber you use, if you do not understand the principles of construction and fabrication, then the less chance of a sturdy product. I have recently built TV cabinets out of stained pine and hardwood (stringy bark ) flooring. also solid blue gum, spotted gum and oregon (douglas fur), the point being, it depends on : 1. What you prefer in the finish 2. What ...... - 2010-02-07

» Instruction manuals

This is probably more of a gripe than a question per s�. I can't believe that I can't download an instruction manual in pdf format for my Beseler 23C II enlarger. It seems there is a market for selling the manuals on Ebay, and at photo stores. What a rip. $7 for the manual, plus shipping. If you know of a place to download a manual, please, let me know :p I'll probably end up looking at it twice.http://www.historicphotoarchive.com/rep/beseler_23c.htm At the bottom of the page is the reprint. If you enlarge and enhance in PS you can just about read it. Best I can do.Hehe, thanks Hertz :) My resolution is 1600x1200, and that is some TINY print :p I can't read it. I might just break down and buy the manual. It would be nice to...... - 2010-02-07

» Pires Unsiprised by WC squad omission

Pires is not suprised that he was left off the national team http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-pires&prov=reuters&type=lgnsPires is not suprised You bet ! In fact, he's been intervening on Europe1 radio all this year -every Thursday- and the gimmick was something like 'still no phone call from Domenech ?'.It's a shame really, I think he deserved Dhorasso spot on the squad, but being an Arsenal supporter of course i could be baised. If only he had a chance to shine in the Champs league final...Pires hasn't done "Jack" all season for this to even be a topic of conversation. I like him as a player et al but there were definitely others more deserving. The role he and Dhorasoo play are completely different, so unless he's become a ...... - 2010-02-07

» Do rural drivers drive more than urban drivers?

Most fatal crashes occur on rural highways. One possible reason is that rural drivers drive more than urban drivers and are thus more exposed to the chance of accidents. Rural drivers may also engage more in dangerous driving behaviors, such as drinking and driving, driving without seatbelts, and speeding. I am interested finding some research results that address distance driven as an explanation for the higher incidence of fatal crashes on rural highways. Specifically, I would like to get some information on the difference in the average distance driven in a given time period (a year perhaps) as between rural and urban drivers.Dear Puzzled44 -- A rich source of information for miles driven and comparisons between urban and rural ar...... - 2010-02-07