All categories - 12 August 2007

alright, I know Helen is from Sparta and that the Spartan King goes to Troy for her.. but what's the timeline of when Troy was supposed to have happened and when the battle of Thermopaplye (sorry if its bad spelling) happened (aka 300)??

and i'm just spitballing here, but could the Spartan king who fought in Troy be related to King Leonidas of 300?? I'm just wondering because i am unsure of how kings and queens were appointed in Sparta.

2007-08-12 17:15:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

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What's wrong with my laptop?

My laptpo was on my bed, on, and plugged in. All of a sudden, my battery charger started maing this hissing noise. Then my computer screen turned white. I unplugged my charger from my computer when I started to smell burning plastic, or something that smells like it. I'm not sure if it came from my laptop or my battery charger. I just this charger too. Roughly a couple of months ago.
My laptop wasn't on my bed for that long, either. Possibly 10 minutes, or a little more. And I've had my computer on bed for alot longer than that before too in the past.
Now, about my charger...I plug it into the wall and everything seems to be working. A little green light comes on, to let me now it's powered up, but when I plug it into my computer, the green light dims and starts to flicker, and it starts making that noise again. Plus that burning smell comes back.
This happened about an hour ago, and I haven't been on my computer since. It's off. Does anyone know what's happening? Any ideas?

2007-08-12 17:15:01 · 7 answers · asked by Aisu_Kisaki 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

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Do you believe addiction is genetic?

My dads side has a history of alcohol abuse, they say it's genetic..... because my father had that addiction ...does it make me more vulnerable to ANY type of mood altering substance? or JUST alcohol.

Of course social factors etc have to do with substance abuse too and it's not purely genetics.

2007-08-12 17:14:53 · 46 answers · asked by Miss*Blue 3 in Polls & Surveys

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Is it easier to be a success at being nobody, than a failure at trying to be somebody?

Just something I've been pondering from a recent conversation I had with an aquaintance.

2007-08-12 17:14:45 · 14 answers · asked by Always Curious 7 in Philosophy

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How many pounds do you think I can lose in a month?

I'm doing this until around march. But I was wondering how many pounds I can lose in a month if I have around 300-800 calories a day, and workout for about 3 hours a day...

2007-08-12 17:14:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Beauty & Style

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I challenge all christians to prove to me how ''brethren of the Israelis'' can mean someone from amongst them

Is Mohammed a prophet like Moses or is Jesus ?
“And the Lord said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken, I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.“ (Deuteronomy 18:17-18)

Who are the ''brethren'' of the Israelis ??

The answer is given in the bible itself in Gen. 16:12 & Gen. 25:18:

11 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.
Ishmael

12 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

Gen 25:17 And these [are] the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.

2007-08-12 17:14:14 · 9 answers · asked by B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

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how many pairs are in a dozen?

2007-08-12 17:14:04 · 14 answers · asked by kick 1 in Other - Business & Finance

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how do you solve this separable equation? (x^2 + 1) dy/dx = xy ?

not sure how to do this one......seems i get ln on both sides....but dont know where to go from there.

And if you could, could you also explain how to generally solve for y if in fact it is in ln format? - for ex...... ln(y) =.............

2007-08-12 17:14:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

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If you have a teenager what age will you let her/ him have sex, Drink and make h/er/is own decisions?

2007-08-12 17:13:52 · 27 answers · asked by Robots 4 in Adolescent

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how many total gloves are in one dozen pairs?

2007-08-12 17:12:59 · 28 answers · asked by kick 1 in Other - Business & Finance

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You are duct-taped to a chair....the music that would torture you the most would be...?

Torture for me would be having to listen to:

Nickelback
Creed
Sarah McLaughlin
any bubble gum dimwit who appeared on Disney or in a manufactured boy-band

what musical act would torture you the most?

2007-08-12 17:12:55 · 68 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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Have you ever had a terrible terrible fight with someone and weeks later become good or best friends ?

I havent , but I have heard of it. Some of the people got married!!

2007-08-12 17:12:38 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. Goodnight. 3 in Other - Society & Culture

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Where can I find acting auditions near me?

I'm 11 years old, live in NYC and I'm really interested in acting or modeling. Does anyone know how to get into the business? (I don't have an agent or anything!)

2007-08-12 17:12:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

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any good wicca info??

I have been wiccan for 1 year now and I still have a lot to learn, could you help me please? blessed be sisters and brothers )0(
:-)

2007-08-12 17:12:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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How many of you guys?

How many guys out there like butts more than boobs? My boyfriend definitely does. He'll take any opportunity to grab my butt, even when we're at the movie theater, sitting down and watching the movie. It's kinda amusing. No rude comments please.

2007-08-12 17:12:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

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I am a certified electrician and I don't know where to get a job. Can someone tell me how to get started?

how to get get in apprenticeship?

2007-08-12 17:12:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

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Why do the most unnatractive men...?

try to make a spectacle of women and compare their features/ attributes, as if they were remotely attractive? I am just baffled by a question I just read.

2007-08-12 17:12:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

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What's the best way to get money for my car?

Im about to buy a new car and am trying to make my money of my 97 Jetta.Has about 115k miles on it. Just wanted to know what would be the best way to get money from the car?

2007-08-12 17:11:59 · 4 answers · asked by PrettyBoi 1 in Buying & Selling

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Why does PA allow motorcycle riders not to wear a helmet but you have to wear a seat belt?

Sounds dumb to me that you have the option not to wear a helmet on a two wheel vehicle, but they make ya wear a seat belt when your on four wheels, airbags and all the other safety features. lol.

2007-08-12 17:11:52 · 14 answers · asked by tackelberry88 3 in Motorcycles

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Does Country Cafe in Twin Falls, ID hire at 14?

2007-08-12 17:11:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - US Dining Out

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Computer Geek needed...?

I work for a company that has about 50 employees. The IT guys recently blocked our ability to stream music from on-line sources. Their reason for doing so is because they say it slows down the connection. We have a T1 connection (from what I understand it's like the fastest) and I would guess that if every employee was streaming music in from their favorite source no one would notice a difference. I know there is a way around this... Can anyone offer me up any advise please.

2007-08-12 17:11:23 · 7 answers · asked by girdy98 2 in Other - Computers

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what did the aztecs practice to please and honor their gods?

2007-08-12 17:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by ejsk12 1 in Homework Help