What is Obama's plan regarding military budget?
According to his website he wants to cut systems that don't work or that don't do as much as they should to protect our troops, and invest in programs that will provide protections to the troops now and last for several years. He also doesn't want them...
How do I get my poinsettia that is in a pot to bloom by christmas?(100.00%)
Here is what I could find on the subject:
If you have two or three you might be able to stagger the flowering to always have one out in bloom while the others are "in the dark."
Before night temperatures fall below 55-60°F at night, bring the poins...
Is escargo french for snails?
It is a French word but it also is defined as an edible snail. (dictionary.com)
es·car·got (ěs'kär-gō')
n. pl. es·car·gots (-gō')
An edible snail, especially one prepared as an appetizer or entrée.
For most people, when you say Escar...
I cannot install a graphics driver for ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
It might be a question of compatibility.
You also mentioned installing a driver for a an Nvidia card and also an ATI card. Since it's a laptop I can't imagine you're running two video cards. But the folks at Matrox offer a compatibility wizard so you ...
How do I send a picture from my phone
First you need to get the picture from your phone/camera to your computer. Most phones will allow you to send a picture from the phone to an email address. Or if both your computer and phone are bluetooth enabled you can send the images directly from y...
leaving a laptop turned on 24/7(100.00%)
Mostly its a question of heat. If you have a cooling dock for your laptop then you really can leave it on 24/7. Most newer laptops will not keep charging the battery endlessly, but "turn off" the charge function once the battery reads "full". I have tw...
caffeine (please help)
In cases of extreme overdose, death can result. The median lethal dose (LD50) given orally, is 192 milligrams per kilogram in rats. The LD50 of caffeine in humans is dependent on weight and individual sensitivity and estimated to be about 150 to 200 mi...
I just pierced my own ear, but haven't put an earring in
You should put some antibiotic ointment on it and a bandage and let it heal. While many people think they can pierce their own ears, I don't suggest it. Having someone that is trained and the correct tools to do it makes sure that you don't get an infe...
How can I make getting out of town a reality?(100.00%)
After High School I did something like what you want to do. Life at that time stunk and I really needed to "get away". I was living in Oregon at the time and looking back, it wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. But for me, at the time, it was. A few...
I have the diamond but can't find the setting
Most any jewelry store can help you out. Ask about settings without stones first. If they look at you with a blank stare, leave and go someplace else. Anyplace that is an old school store will have an in-house jeweler. They will also have lots of setti...
Typing a Registration Symbol?
Not to contradict TheDude but for a Registration symbol in HTML it's ampersand, poundsign, 174,semicolon.
For the copyright symbol it could also be written using ampersand, poundsign, 169, semicolon
For all of the above just remove the commas.
...
P.E is there any ways of getting out of it ?
Other than lack of interest or motivation is there any other reason why you don't want to go to P.E.? Keep in mind that if you miss too many days they can hold you back due to not "having met the required credits" for the class.
For myself I found th...
How to cook a beef tenderloin?
If you are cooking the whole tenderloin, start by removing the connective tissue or "silver skin" to reveal the meat. Heat a large skillet on medium high with a tablespoon or two of vegetable or olive oil. Salt the surface of the tenderloin and sear in...
Baking chocolate cookies
Another option would be to chill or freeze the cookie dough before you cook it. You would have to measure it out before freezing but starting with cold dough holds more moisture inside longer than cooking the dough when it's at room temperature. Anothe...
If you mix water a flour together does it make dough
Since no one offered, here is a recipe:
Sorry for the USA measurements if you're outside of the USA.
4-cups of all purpose or bread flour
1-tablespoon sugar
1.5-teaspoons salt
1.5-cups water (room temperature)
2-pre-measured yeast packets or ...
PS3 vs Xbox 360 vs the Wii
It all depends on what you want to play and how you want to use the system. If you want to play dvd's, surf the web and play games, I'd say PS3. If you simply are looking for a great gaming system, then XBox 360. If you're more into the active family s...
EMBRE what does that mean?
English Translation to Sranan - bucket, pail.
Also a person's last name.
A 17th-18th century card game.
Name of a software solution for the Insurance industry.
How to use paypal without credit card
You have several option for withdrawing money from your account. Have paypal deposit t to your bank account after giving them a debit or creditcard number, have them mail you a check (it costs $1.50 USD), or you can send the money to someone else. You...
Does anyone else have a SKYPE account?(0.00%)
Skype (www.skype.com) is a free internet phone system that offers the ability to also include live video with a phone call. Users can call computer to computer for free while charging money for calls from computer to Actual telephones. It's a great pro...
How acres are needed to build a house acres so you n?
It depends on the size of the house and the building codes for the property. Most sub-divisions have a set of rules that outline the basic footprint of a house. The city you live in will also have rules that tell you what you can and cannot do.
Sticking things on my wall without doing anything to the wall?
Poster tack is a good way to hang things without making holes. However, if the object you want to hang is too heavy, then the only way is to use a nail.
Poster Tack is made by the Elmer's Glue people. It's a putty like substance that you stretch and k...
Baby circumcision(50.00%)
As a male I can say that I've had friends that are and are not circumcised. I can say that of my friends that are not, they do complain about having to pullback the foreskin to wash, and that it can really smell if they don't do a good enough job.
I...
LG Truesteam washer and dryer
I have a front loader, Kenmore, and mine doesn't unlock until the cycle is complete. I checked the LG website, and the lock can not be unlocked while the heat from the steam is high, or the water level is above the door opening. So I'd just make a walk...
Rising beer cost
Part of the reason for the high cost of beer is due to the rising costs of wheat (used in the brewing process) and transportation costs (fuel) The same can also be said about the high cost of smokes. Transportation is costing more and more. Keep an eye...
Font name?
There are several places to go to figure out a font name. But be warned that some fonts cost big bucks to buy and use. But if you're really interested in finding out what it is you can try the following websites. If all else fails you could check with ...
And the iq of the old man is?(100.00%)
Lewis Terman (1916) developed the original notion of IQ and proposed this scale for classifying IQ scores:
Over 140 - Genius or near genius
120 - 140 - Very superior intelligence
110 - 119 - Superior intelligence
90 - 109...
Atheism for Dummies
I've never been one to wear my religious beliefs publicly, so for me being an Atheist or a Christian never really is part of a conversation. However I don't go to Church, nor do I follow any religion in general. Seems to me that you should follow your ...
Webcam, how to make a video?
It would begin with using the software that came with your camera.
For exact directions, visit the Logitech website.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/video_software_services/&cl=us,en?WT.ac=ps|3293
What food is cheap and simple for my wedding?
You might want to rethink the pasta idea. Since sauce can drip on your dress and if small kids are included in your guest list you might want to go a different route. You might try chicken, broiled or grilled, and offer chicken nuggets for the kids. Ke...
Native American Origin
I think you answered your own question by stating that the DNA closely matches that found in China. Due to the drift in DNA as the population intermixes with other races over time you can not get an exact match.
How to back up applications on the computer?
If you have a CD/DVD burner in your computer I would suggest that you burn a copy of everything you want to save to a CD (up to 700MB) or a DVD (Up to 4GB) and not leave it on your computer. If you don't have a CD/DVD burner in your computer, then I wo...
Text marquee based in MySQL?
That depends on the kind of pages you have on your website. Are they asp, php, or html? How good are you at programming? Can you edit the code if you have to?
Frankly, any marquee script can be altered to with with a MySQL backend, even a simple jav...
How do you feel about the 2nd Amendment?
First lets be very clear about this. It's not a ban on owning guns, only assault weapons. The same kind of guns that the military uses. I am not a hunter, but I support a persons right to go hunting. While I also support responsible gun ownership, I re...
How do I put a music player on a website?
There are several ways, but the easiest is to add the code for the player and music file to be played to the code of the web page. If you know the basics of HTML it's a simple process. If you don't, it might be more difficult but it can still be done. ...
Who to tell about this scary stalker?
You should first tell your parents. While it might be someone that you go to school with playing a joke, anyone sending "Nasty" emails needs to be treated as if they might be dangerous. Jokes like this are never funny and can get you expelled from scho...
What is DDOS and how do you do it?
A distributed denial of service attack is where there are so many page requests to a specific website that the server is overloaded and shuts down. This usually entails several hundred million requests to a server a minute or even a second.
One of ...
What are the benefits of cloning animals?
However the Liger was created using Gene splicing and not cloning. Cloning helps us understand how genes work and how a body functions. It also allows us to not just clone entire animals, it can also be used to help create stem cells which studies have...
Do you get charged for internet and e-mail with the iPhone?
To go into more detail about the"guy who was charged $1400" story, it is true. However the details was that he was traveling through europe and did not know that for his phone to keep his email current that it would dial back to the US costing him long...
Is there any way to stop my floors from creaking?
There are a couple of ways to solve this problem.
If you have a basement and can see the underside of the floor above, you can screw through the joist into the flooring to quiet the creaking.
If you can't do that, the next best way is to go thr...
Will tattoo places do them if you're under 18?
I would suggest that you simple wait until you're a little older.
It's not like they're going to close up every tattoo parlor. Don't be in such a hurry. Take your time and wait. It will give you the chance to get to know an artist and create the perfe...
How can I get my parents to say yes to an eyebrow ring?
Wait until you're 18 and have moved out of the house. You're 16 right now, and you only have to wait two more years and then you get to do what ever you want. Save your money, don't cause any problems while you're still living with your parents, then w...
Can a cop pull you over if you have a revoked Driver's License?
Nope. The police can run your plates at any time to see if there are any outstanding warrants. It's his job to look for and find people that are breaking the law. If you have a license and the officer says you don't the ticket clearly states that you h...
How do I become a computer programmer?
Game programming is the easiest one to find tutorials for.
I did a Google search for "game programming tutorials" and found several very good and free places to go. I would suggest starting there. Since many of the sites list software programs to he...
Is there a video camera that can do all this?
I am not aware of one that can do all you want. Thermal imaging is a special kind of camera that usually costs several thousand dollars. However, even the cheapest USB camera that is made for a PC can do stills and video. As you get up into the higher ...
Original Sin
I think I should have outlined the description of what Original Sin is.
Used with the definite article ("the original sin"), it refers to the first sin, committed when Adam and Eve succumbed to the serpent's temptation, commonly known as "the Fall"....
Is an RSS feed beneficial for websites?
It can be, but the trouble with a lot of businesses that add a feed "because its what everyone else is doing" forget that you have to update it and keep it current. Like a lot of companies that first got websites, they ran with the idea that "if they b...
How do I become a computer programmer?
It depends on the kind of programming you want to do.
Are you thinking of mainframe programming?
Web based programming (websites, online applications)?
Games, software, things that people use in their homes, software for use in cars or trucks,...
Where does O.K come from?(100.00%)
The letters stand for "oll korrect." They're the result of a fad for comical abbreviations that flourished in the late 1830s and 1840s.
The abbreviation fad began in Boston in the summer of 1838 and spread to New York and New Orleans in 1839. The B...
Who was Massinissa?(100.00%)
Massinissa (c.241-148): king of the Massylians in Numidia (202-148).
Massinissa was the son of king Gala (or Gaïa) of the Massylians, and was educated in Carthage - a kind way to say that he was in fact a hostage. In 212, when he was almost thirty y...
goran's Advice
According to his website he wants to cut systems that don't work or that don't do as much as they should to protect our troops, and invest in programs that will provide protections to the troops now and last for several years. He also doesn't want them...
Here is what I could find on the subject: If you have two or three you might be able to stagger the flowering to always have one out in bloom while the others are "in the dark." Before night temperatures fall below 55-60°F at night, bring the poins...
It is a French word but it also is defined as an edible snail. (dictionary.com) es·car·got (ěs'kär-gō') n. pl. es·car·gots (-gō') An edible snail, especially one prepared as an appetizer or entrée. For most people, when you say Escar...
It might be a question of compatibility. You also mentioned installing a driver for a an Nvidia card and also an ATI card. Since it's a laptop I can't imagine you're running two video cards. But the folks at Matrox offer a compatibility wizard so you ...
First you need to get the picture from your phone/camera to your computer. Most phones will allow you to send a picture from the phone to an email address. Or if both your computer and phone are bluetooth enabled you can send the images directly from y...
Mostly its a question of heat. If you have a cooling dock for your laptop then you really can leave it on 24/7. Most newer laptops will not keep charging the battery endlessly, but "turn off" the charge function once the battery reads "full". I have tw...
A quick look at google brought up the wiki for Diamagnetism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamagnetism
In cases of extreme overdose, death can result. The median lethal dose (LD50) given orally, is 192 milligrams per kilogram in rats. The LD50 of caffeine in humans is dependent on weight and individual sensitivity and estimated to be about 150 to 200 mi...
You should put some antibiotic ointment on it and a bandage and let it heal. While many people think they can pierce their own ears, I don't suggest it. Having someone that is trained and the correct tools to do it makes sure that you don't get an infe...
After High School I did something like what you want to do. Life at that time stunk and I really needed to "get away". I was living in Oregon at the time and looking back, it wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. But for me, at the time, it was. A few...
Most any jewelry store can help you out. Ask about settings without stones first. If they look at you with a blank stare, leave and go someplace else. Anyplace that is an old school store will have an in-house jeweler. They will also have lots of setti...
Not to contradict TheDude but for a Registration symbol in HTML it's ampersand, poundsign, 174,semicolon. For the copyright symbol it could also be written using ampersand, poundsign, 169, semicolon For all of the above just remove the commas. ...
Other than lack of interest or motivation is there any other reason why you don't want to go to P.E.? Keep in mind that if you miss too many days they can hold you back due to not "having met the required credits" for the class. For myself I found th...
If you are cooking the whole tenderloin, start by removing the connective tissue or "silver skin" to reveal the meat. Heat a large skillet on medium high with a tablespoon or two of vegetable or olive oil. Salt the surface of the tenderloin and sear in...
Another option would be to chill or freeze the cookie dough before you cook it. You would have to measure it out before freezing but starting with cold dough holds more moisture inside longer than cooking the dough when it's at room temperature. Anothe...
Since no one offered, here is a recipe: Sorry for the USA measurements if you're outside of the USA. 4-cups of all purpose or bread flour 1-tablespoon sugar 1.5-teaspoons salt 1.5-cups water (room temperature) 2-pre-measured yeast packets or ...
It all depends on what you want to play and how you want to use the system. If you want to play dvd's, surf the web and play games, I'd say PS3. If you simply are looking for a great gaming system, then XBox 360. If you're more into the active family s...
English Translation to Sranan - bucket, pail. Also a person's last name. A 17th-18th century card game. Name of a software solution for the Insurance industry.
You have several option for withdrawing money from your account. Have paypal deposit t to your bank account after giving them a debit or creditcard number, have them mail you a check (it costs $1.50 USD), or you can send the money to someone else. You...
Skype (www.skype.com) is a free internet phone system that offers the ability to also include live video with a phone call. Users can call computer to computer for free while charging money for calls from computer to Actual telephones. It's a great pro...
It depends on the size of the house and the building codes for the property. Most sub-divisions have a set of rules that outline the basic footprint of a house. The city you live in will also have rules that tell you what you can and cannot do.
Poster tack is a good way to hang things without making holes. However, if the object you want to hang is too heavy, then the only way is to use a nail. Poster Tack is made by the Elmer's Glue people. It's a putty like substance that you stretch and k...
As a male I can say that I've had friends that are and are not circumcised. I can say that of my friends that are not, they do complain about having to pullback the foreskin to wash, and that it can really smell if they don't do a good enough job. I...
I have a front loader, Kenmore, and mine doesn't unlock until the cycle is complete. I checked the LG website, and the lock can not be unlocked while the heat from the steam is high, or the water level is above the door opening. So I'd just make a walk...
Part of the reason for the high cost of beer is due to the rising costs of wheat (used in the brewing process) and transportation costs (fuel) The same can also be said about the high cost of smokes. Transportation is costing more and more. Keep an eye...
There are several places to go to figure out a font name. But be warned that some fonts cost big bucks to buy and use. But if you're really interested in finding out what it is you can try the following websites. If all else fails you could check with ...
Lewis Terman (1916) developed the original notion of IQ and proposed this scale for classifying IQ scores: Over 140 - Genius or near genius 120 - 140 - Very superior intelligence 110 - 119 - Superior intelligence 90 - 109...
I've never been one to wear my religious beliefs publicly, so for me being an Atheist or a Christian never really is part of a conversation. However I don't go to Church, nor do I follow any religion in general. Seems to me that you should follow your ...
It would begin with using the software that came with your camera. For exact directions, visit the Logitech website. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/video_software_services/&cl=us,en?WT.ac=ps|3293
You might want to rethink the pasta idea. Since sauce can drip on your dress and if small kids are included in your guest list you might want to go a different route. You might try chicken, broiled or grilled, and offer chicken nuggets for the kids. Ke...
I think you answered your own question by stating that the DNA closely matches that found in China. Due to the drift in DNA as the population intermixes with other races over time you can not get an exact match.
If you have a CD/DVD burner in your computer I would suggest that you burn a copy of everything you want to save to a CD (up to 700MB) or a DVD (Up to 4GB) and not leave it on your computer. If you don't have a CD/DVD burner in your computer, then I wo...
That depends on the kind of pages you have on your website. Are they asp, php, or html? How good are you at programming? Can you edit the code if you have to? Frankly, any marquee script can be altered to with with a MySQL backend, even a simple jav...
First lets be very clear about this. It's not a ban on owning guns, only assault weapons. The same kind of guns that the military uses. I am not a hunter, but I support a persons right to go hunting. While I also support responsible gun ownership, I re...
There are several ways, but the easiest is to add the code for the player and music file to be played to the code of the web page. If you know the basics of HTML it's a simple process. If you don't, it might be more difficult but it can still be done. ...
You should first tell your parents. While it might be someone that you go to school with playing a joke, anyone sending "Nasty" emails needs to be treated as if they might be dangerous. Jokes like this are never funny and can get you expelled from scho...
A distributed denial of service attack is where there are so many page requests to a specific website that the server is overloaded and shuts down. This usually entails several hundred million requests to a server a minute or even a second. One of ...
However the Liger was created using Gene splicing and not cloning. Cloning helps us understand how genes work and how a body functions. It also allows us to not just clone entire animals, it can also be used to help create stem cells which studies have...
To go into more detail about the"guy who was charged $1400" story, it is true. However the details was that he was traveling through europe and did not know that for his phone to keep his email current that it would dial back to the US costing him long...
There are a couple of ways to solve this problem. If you have a basement and can see the underside of the floor above, you can screw through the joist into the flooring to quiet the creaking. If you can't do that, the next best way is to go thr...
I would suggest that you simple wait until you're a little older. It's not like they're going to close up every tattoo parlor. Don't be in such a hurry. Take your time and wait. It will give you the chance to get to know an artist and create the perfe...
Wait until you're 18 and have moved out of the house. You're 16 right now, and you only have to wait two more years and then you get to do what ever you want. Save your money, don't cause any problems while you're still living with your parents, then w...
Nope. The police can run your plates at any time to see if there are any outstanding warrants. It's his job to look for and find people that are breaking the law. If you have a license and the officer says you don't the ticket clearly states that you h...
Game programming is the easiest one to find tutorials for. I did a Google search for "game programming tutorials" and found several very good and free places to go. I would suggest starting there. Since many of the sites list software programs to he...
I am not aware of one that can do all you want. Thermal imaging is a special kind of camera that usually costs several thousand dollars. However, even the cheapest USB camera that is made for a PC can do stills and video. As you get up into the higher ...
I think I should have outlined the description of what Original Sin is. Used with the definite article ("the original sin"), it refers to the first sin, committed when Adam and Eve succumbed to the serpent's temptation, commonly known as "the Fall"....
It can be, but the trouble with a lot of businesses that add a feed "because its what everyone else is doing" forget that you have to update it and keep it current. Like a lot of companies that first got websites, they ran with the idea that "if they b...
It depends on the kind of programming you want to do. Are you thinking of mainframe programming? Web based programming (websites, online applications)? Games, software, things that people use in their homes, software for use in cars or trucks,...
The letters stand for "oll korrect." They're the result of a fad for comical abbreviations that flourished in the late 1830s and 1840s. The abbreviation fad began in Boston in the summer of 1838 and spread to New York and New Orleans in 1839. The B...
Massinissa (c.241-148): king of the Massylians in Numidia (202-148). Massinissa was the son of king Gala (or Gaïa) of the Massylians, and was educated in Carthage - a kind way to say that he was in fact a hostage. In 212, when he was almost thirty y...