All categories - 25 October 2007

I have a Japanese rice-cooker which needs 100V, 460W. I am leaving in Greece where we use 220-240V. The problem is that I cannot find in the internet a stepdown converter from 220V to 100V and for 460W. Usually, I find for small devices like 5 W. However, there are a lot of stepdown converters from 220V to 120-110V for the US devices. Does anyone knows if there will be any consequences if I will use a converter with 110-120V instead a converter with 100V ? Thanks a lot.

2007-10-25 22:31:11 · 4 answers · asked by George B 1 in Other - Electronics

My 6 year old daughter has just completed a 6 month foundation course of Jeet Kun Do and attained her orange belt on saturday.My wife and i were told she is ready to step up to a 3 year masters class to attain her black belt.Although i am really pleased with her progress and attitude to martial arts the fees for the course seem a little excessive,can someone tell me if i am right or is this about average:

£290 flat fee+36 months@£69 per month.

The school is in Birmingham and she can attend up to 4 classes per week at 45 minutes per class.

2007-10-25 22:30:05 · 23 answers · asked by Roodi 1 in Martial Arts

You would think this would be an easy decision and go with Ortiz.Although, with the way Youkilis is hitting, and his "gold glove" defense, can you really justify taking him out of the lineup?

2007-10-25 22:29:31 · 15 answers · asked by Carlin 3 in Baseball

2007-10-25 22:29:23 · 2 answers · asked by alice n 1 in Singles & Dating

How am I harming YOU non smokers. And please don't say it stinks because that's really stupid...you're not in my house and I don't smell of smoke because I'm so busy hiding it.

"...at least I buy my death."

2007-10-25 22:29:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

i need an essay of around or above 500 words.

2007-10-25 22:29:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

We now know that private investigators (PIs) were hired on the ground in Spain (as it’s illegal to hire them in Portugal). The PIs think that Madeleine is most likely in these regions (Spain, Portugal and North Africa). The McCanns spokesman declared that they are funded by the fund. The McCanns Lawyers and the Portuguese Police gave them their approval. The sketch and the telephone help-line were advised by the private investigators hired by the McCanns. The images were drawn by an FBI-trained forensic artist. To ensure accuracy the artist left some details blank and was given the "tacit approval" of the Portuguese police. This picture will be a very important reminder to anyone who was in the area on that night who may have seen this man.
PJ at the beginning of the investigation refused to release (Images) but did a tactical retreat and released an image of an (egg with two strands of hair)


I fail to understand the criticism directed at the McCanns for these recent developments!


Your opinion?

Thanks

2007-10-25 22:27:48 · 12 answers · asked by toietmoi 3 in Current Events

I'm looking into purchasing a firearm but I don't know what the laws are as far as registering it. I know the Constitution, for what it's worth these days, forbids the government to restrict gun ownership to law-abiding citizens. But am I required to register it?

2007-10-25 22:26:26 · 4 answers · asked by Michael 3 in Law & Ethics

Coat 1
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5168&pid=472866

OR

Coat 2
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5168&pid=503925

2007-10-25 22:25:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Which is better and more accurate?

IF you used any of these, which one did you find best?

2007-10-25 22:24:59 · 4 answers · asked by XPINKX 2 in Trying to Conceive

A train slows down as it rounds a sharp horizontal turn, slowing from 97.4 km/h to 47.8 km/h in the 12.9 s that it takes to round the bend. The radius of the curve is 136 m. Compute the acceleration at the moment the train speed reaches 47.8 km/h. Assume that it continues to slow down at this time at the same rate.

FIND: Magnitude & Direction °

2007-10-25 22:24:33 · 1 answers · asked by Justin 3 in Physics

i want to build a greenhouse, but every hardware or gardening told me its gonna cost me big time. Is there a way i can build something cheap?

2007-10-25 22:24:23 · 5 answers · asked by Kev S 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Thank you, I was feeling a bit left out...
Yes I know its been done before, I started it!

2007-10-25 22:23:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-25 22:23:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hobbies & Crafts

We now know that private investigators (PIs) were hired on the ground in Spain (as it’s illegal to hire them in Portugal). The PIs think that Madeleine is most likely in these regions (Spain, Portugal and North Africa). The McCanns spokesman declared that they are funded by the fund. The McCanns Lawyers and the Portuguese Police gave them their approval. The sketch and the telephone help-line were advised by the private investigators hired by the McCanns. The images were drawn by an FBI-trained forensic artist. To ensure accuracy the artist left some details blank and was given the "tacit approval" of the Portuguese police. This picture will be a very important reminder to anyone who was in the area on that night who may have seen this man.
PJ at the beginning of the investigation refused to release (Images) but did a tactical retreat and released an image of an (egg with two strands of hair)


I fail to understand the criticism directed at the McCanns for these recent developments!


Your opinion?

Thanks

2007-10-25 22:23:28 · 1 answers · asked by toietmoi 3 in Current Events

So many people want designer dogs with "low shedding" (yes I know you can't predict in a crossbreed), yet refuse to buy poodles because they "don't like them".

Why? What's so wrong with them?

Is because of the image of them that was portrayed in old cartoons? Does that image still prevail in so many people's minds?

No thumbs down or flaming, honest answers however they come are fine by me. I'm interested to know WHY so many people dislike the breeds so much.

(for the record - I don't own a poodle. I'm not being defensive about my dog)

2007-10-25 22:23:20 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hello everyone, and thank you for taking the time to read this..

I have a scenario that I would like to run past you all to possibly get some feedback, as there seems to be alot of informative people on this site.

so, here goes..

On September 17th I had sex with a man twice in one night. I am not on birth control, but he did use condoms.

On September 24th I got my period.

On or around (cant remember the exact date) October 6th we had sex again, and he used a condom again and pulled out when he came.

Now, it's October 26th and I still haven't gotten my period.

I'm not too worried about being pregnant from the time we had sex on October 6th due to the fact that he used a condom and pulled out, but would it be possible that I am pregnant from the time we had sex in September, even though I got my period 7 days later??? I only ask because I am late now!

I went to the doctors around the beginning of this week and got a pregnancy test that came back neg. (which would have been approx. 30 days after after we had sex in September) could it be possible that I am pregnant, and would it show up on a pregnancy test 30 days after the incident?

Sorry if these questions seem dumb, but I really just dont know, and it's a little frustrating.

Thank you all so much for taking the time.

Candy

2007-10-25 22:23:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Grandma and Grandpa were driving from Washington to Florida to attend their grand-daughter's graduation from medical school.

Halfway through their trip, they stopped to visit one of their sons in Kansas for a night.

Grandpa found a bottle of Viagra in the medicine cabinet. He asked his son about using one of the pills.

The son said, "I don't think you should take one Dad, they're very strong and very expensive."

"How much?" asked Grandpa.

"Around $10.00 a pill," answered the son.

"I don't care," said Grandpa, "I'd still like to try one. We'll be leaving early in the morning, so l will put the money under the pillow."

Later the next morning, the son found $110. 00 under the pillow.

He immediately called Grandpa on his cell phone and said, "I told you each pill was $10.00, not $110.00."

"I know," said Grandpa. "The hundred is from Grandma."

2007-10-25 22:22:21 · 24 answers · asked by Grotty Bodkin is not dead!!! 5 in Jokes & Riddles

Arrange the following metals in the order of their decreasing chemical activity :
Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Gold

2007-10-25 22:22:19 · 4 answers · asked by meow 3 in Chemistry

ok so he is not gorgeous or hideous he is average....he is ALWAYS staring at me.durring all my classes.he is not like those super popular people but he is popular like me[everyone knows you exist]and eveyone always says why is he starring at you!and he has never had a girlfriend so thats good because ive only had one and it didnt even last for an hour...........so what should i do! should i ask him or havesomeone else ask him for me[btw in only 12]

2007-10-25 22:22:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

why will anyone be comfortable with belonging to a religious organization like church,mosque etc where falsehood is preached and practiced.

2007-10-25 22:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by chinghi h 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For or against?


Like a red streak, or fully coloured hair, or stick to natural colours?

2007-10-25 22:20:59 · 17 answers · asked by Perfectwings 3 in Hair

2007-10-25 22:20:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I got a phone call from a guy the other night who I don't know. I'm a little bit concerned about it because I have no idea how he got my number. He said his name was Greg and that we met online before. I asked him how he got my number and all he would say is "I have my ways." I asked him how he knew me and he said that we met online back in June (which was no help to me bacause I am on tons of sites. (Myspace, Facebook, Bebo, Tagged, etc.) I have absolutley no recollection of this guy. He said that we had about 5 or 6 conversations back in June and haven't talked since then. I asked him why he hasn't talked to me for so long and he said "Well, I really like you a lot and I didn't want to scare you off." Well what the hell does he think mysteriously calling me and being all vague is doing? I NEVER give my number to ANYBODY I meet online, so I know I didn't give it to him. Besides, since June I have gotten a whole new phone and changed number and everything.

2007-10-25 22:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by Ex-Blondie 3 in Singles & Dating

i treated myself to some ghd straighteners, but as soon as i leave my house it looks like i havent done anything with my hair! it always goes wavy, how can i stop this? or has anyone used any good products that keep your hair straight?

2007-10-25 22:19:56 · 5 answers · asked by Natgoo <3 1 in Hair

A newlywed couple had only been married for two weeks. The husband,
although very much in love, couldn't wait to go out on the town and
party with his old buddies.
So he said to his new wife, "Honey, I'll be right back."
"Where are you going, coochy coo?" asked the wife.
"I'm going to the bar, pretty face. I' m going to have a beer."
The wife said, "You want a beer, my love?"
She opened the door to the refrigerator and showed him 25
Different kinds of beer brands from 12 different countries:
The husband didn't know what to do, and the only thing that he could
think of saying was, "Yes, lollypop...but at the bar...you know...they
have frozen glasses..."
He didn't get to finish the sentence, because the wife interrupted
him by saying,
"You want a frozen glass, puppy face?"
She took a huge beer mug out of the freezer, so frozen that she was
getting chills just holding it.
The husband, looking a bit pale, said, "Yes, tootsie roll, but at
the bar they have those hors d'oeuvres that are really delicious... I
won't be long, I'll be right back. I promise. OK?"
You want hors d'oeuvres, poochi poo?" She opened the oven and took
Out 5 dishes of different hors d'oeuvres: chicken wings, pigs in
blankets, mushroom caps, pork strips, etc.
"But my sweet honey... at the bar... you know...there's swearing,
dirty words and all that..."
"You want dirty words, ********? Drink your f#cking beer in your
Goddamn frozen mug and eat your motherf#cking snacks, because you are
married now, and you aren't f#cking going anywhere! Got it,
@rsehole?"........and, they lived happily ever after.

2007-10-25 22:19:34 · 17 answers · asked by barz 2 in Jokes & Riddles

2007-10-25 22:19:21 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-25 22:19:16 · 2 answers · asked by michael d 1 in Other - Destinations

warning! cpu has been changed.

2007-10-25 22:18:59 · 2 answers · asked by fhm20us 1 in Other - Hardware