All categories - 18 August 2007

I'm looking to purchase a Macbook for college because they are so user friendly when it comes to everything media, but also am bringing a self-built PC along that is more for hardcore techincal stuff. Any ideas on how compatable these Macbooks are with PC's?

2007-08-18 16:33:11 · 4 answers · asked by bgballer2003 1 in Other - Computers

Everytime I go to home depot I get treated like c r a p, none of the employees are helpful at all! and treat me like I'm an idiot or maybe they are the idiots and dont know the answer. either way i was wondering if any women out there have the same problem when they go to home depot?

2007-08-18 16:33:10 · 4 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Other - Society & Culture

When the state provides all your needs, why should you look for a job? Are we now are we coming to realize that the “benevolent paternalism” of a LIBERAL Nanny State government does more harm than good? Has anyone seen our inner cities that vote blue for more 'goodies'?


(My 360 Blog poll - Hypocrisy! Worse on the Right or Left)

2007-08-18 16:33:08 · 12 answers · asked by PNAC ~ Penelope 4 in Politics

Alrighty, this is a survey to see what you know. Answer each question and at the end, state your age, sex, and ethnicity if you feel comfortable doing so.

1. Who was Stravinsky?
2. Bastille Day is celebrated in what country?
3. The 'Elastic Clause' pertains to which branch of gov't?
4. Tolstoy's first name was?
5. The Battle (Siege) of Stalingrad was fought in what country?
6. What state was Lincoln born in?
7. The British and French were allies in WWII- True or False?
8. Napoleon was final defeat was at the Battle of....?
9. What decade was the U.S. Civil War fought in?
10. The first nation to make it into space was....?

2007-08-18 16:33:04 · 8 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-18 16:33:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby

I have a Sony Vaio laptop, and for some reason when I'm scrolling with the touchpad, even in the middle of the webpage, it automatically goes "back" on the internet browser, without me hitting the back button. I've never had this problem with IBM or Dell laptops. It does this constantly and it drives me nuts, and I've heard from other Vaio owners that theirs does the same. Does anyone know why it does this, and whether I can fix it or is it just a glitch in the design?

2007-08-18 16:32:59 · 1 answers · asked by maria 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

The Dow opened in 1896 at $40 and was $1000 in 1972. That is exactly inflation. The Dollar decreased to 1/25 of its 1896 value. That means, until 1972, the Dow merely kept par with inflation.
The original dow comprised of only 12 stocks. Adjusted for that, the picture looks even more desolutionary. If you invested money in the Dow in 1896, you would have in 1972 less money, then you put in.
Only under Clinton, the Dow hauled from 2700 to 10,500 by the end of his tenure (1993 to 2000).
Since Bush (2000) the Dow has not kept up with inflation again, similar like it didn't the first 78 years.
Without the 401's in Mutual Funds, the Dow would most likely be at 3000 today.
My question is, where does the myth come from, that investing in stocks or funds will increase your wealth over the long run?
Or is that a marketing lie to cash in on us stupid sheep?

2007-08-18 16:32:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I'm currently writing a 'chick-lit' book. I've had the idea (and the main character's name) planned out for a few years now. It's quite a unique name and, back in the day when I first started planning the book, I 'Googled' the name and couldn't find any matches.

However, a recent search has revealed that my 'unique' charactere's name is now the stage name of an English glam-goth performer with a pretty racy website (no joke.) I'm a bit disappointed but I still love the name and I feel the book wouldn't be the same without it.

My character is very far from being an English glam-goth performer so there's no way anyone would think she is somehow 'based' on her. Can I go ahead with my plan? Am I risking any sort of lawsuit?

Thanks.

2007-08-18 16:32:26 · 2 answers · asked by Catenabi 2 in Books & Authors

I notice that when radio stations play Queens' "We Will Rock You" they immediately go into "We Are The Champions". They seem to always go together.

I believe that those 2 songs are in a special place in rock music because they are both so universal and played all over the world. No one dislikes those 2 songs.

Music fans. Do you know of any other "one-two punch" of a song that is in the same league as "Rock You/Champions"?

2 songs that go together? Songs that are played back to back?

2007-08-18 16:31:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rock and Pop

2007-08-18 16:30:57 · 2 answers · asked by dee_ann 6 in Polls & Surveys

For me, it wasn't. I was dating his cousin, lol...long story!

2007-08-18 16:30:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-08-18 16:30:36 · 19 answers · asked by kay 1 in Personal Finance

I always hear about the country, but i never hear who is running it. i want to know the actual man in charge.

2007-08-18 16:30:31 · 7 answers · asked by koolio1 2 in Politics

tell me that you need me then you go and bring me down..

2007-08-18 16:30:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I recently burned a couple downloaded movies. I am using 2 different types of discs (I had to by new ones, thus 2 types) DVD +R and DVD -R. I also used Windows DVD Burner and Nero (DVD burner first then heard from a friend Nero was better). The discs all play fine on my computer. I just went to play them on my DVD player and for some reason only a few of the discs work. Completely random ones don't work. I'm pretty sure it's not due to the type of disc or the burning program because each type works.

I don't know if certain movies are formatted to be unviewable once they are burned. Any suggestions would be great, I am completely stumped.

2007-08-18 16:30:16 · 12 answers · asked by CollegeMeg 2 in Other - Computers

2007-08-18 16:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by Tha Bears 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am about to be a high school freshman and i want to be a doctor probably and immunologist or diagnostician anyway i was wondering what school has a good medical department and any helpful tips to increase my chances of getting accepted?? I want to go to Harvard but i also like Yale and Princeton. If you know anything that could help me please help... thank you in advance!

PS i also think i should go to a state college first and then switch into harvard for med school.. is this a good idea?

2007-08-18 16:29:52 · 7 answers · asked by :) 3 in Higher Education (University +)

2007-08-18 16:29:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I have become very aware of the evils that go on in our country, and the very soon economic, environmental, and emotional crisis that is about to hit the world. Now I could very well just ignore this and go about my life, but I can't for I would be drowning in guilt. I feel a huge responsibility to do what I can to keep our planet beautiful and healthy. Better to say, I want to help the human race not only survive, but to evolve our consciousness from a borderline primitive level to something greater that would secure our survival. In ideas guys?

2007-08-18 16:29:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

lets say you are 5'10 but weigh only 120 pounds. but you have a body fat percentage of 20%. does this mean you will look flabby but be underweight? is this possible?

2007-08-18 16:29:43 · 15 answers · asked by someguy 2 in Diet & Fitness

other than a job. i have made close to $3,000 in stocks the last 2 years, and i don't know how exactly i can make money in other ways than a job?

2007-08-18 16:29:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

This is me: 'Would you please shut the hell up?' Or to put it in a polite way: 'Yes I know, now would you please leave me alone?'

2007-08-18 16:29:17 · 24 answers · asked by ? 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-18 16:28:58 · 35 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

feeling stresseed lately emotionally drained help lighten the load with a laugh.

2007-08-18 16:28:47 · 18 answers · asked by Sh00ting_St@r! 4 in Jokes & Riddles

What happened to those great minds everytime they moved forward?

2007-08-18 16:28:37 · 11 answers · asked by Green Lantern 1 in Philosophy

2007-08-18 16:28:31 · 10 answers · asked by Michelle 5 in Polls & Surveys

My friend complains of being overtired.. this happens everyday.. no matter how much sleep he gets he wakes up groggy and sluggish.. he's a music teacher working full hours.. and during his weekends he is performing gigs.. he averages 5-7 hours of sleep per day. he had gotten the flu twice before this has happend and sometimes he wakes up with headaches and nausea.... what is exactly wrong with him?... why is he always tired and how can we cure it.. cos its driving me insane.

2007-08-18 16:28:25 · 7 answers · asked by jerkingherkin 2 in Other - General Health Care

ok, i have been through this before when i accidentally dropped my cell in the toilet and yes it dried out and worked again the next day. now i have a really cool camera cell phone and when i was running through the parking lot tonight i dropped it in a water puddle. i was calling it all night from my friends cell and went searching and finally found it in the water puddle! i took it home and took it apart and its drying. i plugged it in and got some juice, it lit up so theres still hope. so how many of you think it will work tomorrow??

2007-08-18 16:28:22 · 8 answers · asked by dee_the_genius 7 in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-18 16:28:16 · 9 answers · asked by Ray 2 in Other - Pets