All categories - 13 December 2007

2007-12-13 16:28:57 · 21 answers · asked by the_chief 6 in Polls & Surveys

We get so many questions about how to "defocus the background" using digital cameras that I decided to make a new demo. Most of the time, our asker is using a small sensored point and shoot camera and they will have a tough time getting the effect that they are looking for. I made a demo that compares 3 different sensor sizes at roughly the same focal length. I added a 4th image using a great macro lens, just for comparison.

Go to this link and click on the first image, called "Fake Flowers 1." Then you can just click on each successive image in the set. You can read the comments to see what is going on and then you can just page through the demo left-to-right (1 to 4) and back again to compare the effects of the larger sensor or better lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/sets/72157603455598439/

I'll have to do this outside with real flowers when spring arrives. I can have a more "interesting" natural background and it can be more than 4 feet away!

2007-12-13 16:28:56 · 9 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Photography

It seems like he tries to match the pitch and tone of the siren, too! What is going on here?

2007-12-13 16:28:52 · 9 answers · asked by nora22000 7 in Dogs

In certain polynomials there are several approaches and only some lead to the correct answer. For example.144a^2-64b^2.
I would see that it is difference of squares and make it (12a-8b)(12a+8b) However it is not the right answer. Is there a order of things to look for when factoring polynomials. Like GCF first than difference of squares then square roots?

2007-12-13 16:28:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

i was going with windows me but a lot of your said no to that so can i do this? my cousin had installed his copy of windows xp professional and it is not legal. i can afford to buy the windows xp home version from walmart and will it wipe everything off my pc (programs) i have already installed?
thanks,
angel from N.C.

2007-12-13 16:28:43 · 7 answers · asked by angel_4daddy 2 in Desktops

2007-12-13 16:28:41 · 31 answers · asked by What'd You Say? 6 in Polls & Surveys

I don't. I'm just wondering if anyone here did.

2007-12-13 16:28:36 · 16 answers · asked by I am T-bag's b itch 6 in Polls & Surveys

So I pulled it off.. I did three girls in one night (individually, old flings) and now I don't want them around me. How do I get them to leave me alone for good?? God I'm so hot

2007-12-13 16:28:15 · 31 answers · asked by aa 1 in Marriage & Divorce

2007-12-13 16:28:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jamaica

2007-12-13 16:28:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i myself am an athiest and proud of it so i find his comments to be derogetory and racist

2007-12-13 16:27:39 · 14 answers · asked by callan 2 in Media & Journalism

2007-12-13 16:27:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

You hear them on TV all the time, there's a new system coming from Pacific or Atlantic. My question is do all the systems form in the ocean, whether it's storm front or low/high pressure. Do we ever get localized systems that are born, lets say within 24 hours, on localized region away from any water.

2007-12-13 16:27:36 · 3 answers · asked by Adel 2 in Weather

you wouldn't have to go to a doctor (or pay a doctor bill) to get some meds that you know you need. Why do you have to pay for a doctors appointment to get a refill on blood pressure meds when a pharmacist could easily take blood pressure measurements and send blood samples to the lab to check for potassium levels and other adverse outcomes? Don't we not pay enough for healthcare, without having to pay for unnecessary doctor visits?

2007-12-13 16:27:35 · 6 answers · asked by pkingman1274 3 in Medicine

2007-12-13 16:27:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I was called an idiot about it, but looks like I was right. Brian Mcnamee hooked clemens up with roids in 97, and viola! he wins two straight triple crowns.

2007-12-13 16:27:05 · 7 answers · asked by =smokeL 1 in Baseball

Me and my husband bothe are indian citizens.And our marriage is registered in Delhi - India. When my husband married me.He was studying in UK. I filed my student dependent visa for UK but got rejection.But later he advise me to go to some other country as an International student so that after finishing his course of study.He will come and join me. I came to New Zealand as an International student. But now my husband says that he dont want to come and join me.And our marriage is anulled.And he wont be liable to give me any claims.As we dont have children. And he can remarry in UK or india without getting legally divorced from me.

My first question is -
Is it true that our marriage will be considered as anulled in Indian court of law?

Secondly is can my husband remarry without taking legal divorce from me?

Thirdly will he liable for any claims if he remarry in UK or India?

2007-12-13 16:26:58 · 8 answers · asked by Raj K 1 in Marriage & Divorce

he called me to say happy birthday after we didnt talk for like 2 months and we talked. he hasnt changed and that is a bad thing couse he's still an idiot and i do have a bf who's great and i really wish i could say that i didnt miss him(my ex) but i do i do like my bf and my ex is an idiot who doesnt want a gf but he just wants to makeout with every girl and he said call me tomorrow and i know i will and i wont cheat on my bf dont worry but. why do i have to have feelings for him? and i dont know im just really confused

2007-12-13 16:26:56 · 5 answers · asked by lalcutiepie 1 in Singles & Dating

2007-12-13 16:26:35 · 20 answers · asked by Inou 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 16:26:33 · 2 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Horoscopes

It'll be a quick ten points!
Does anyone remember One night in Bangkok?

2007-12-13 16:26:32 · 18 answers · asked by chickapea777 3 in Rock and Pop

Hubby wants to name the baby Mason, last name Butler. I would like a unique name for the middle name...got any good suggestions?

2007-12-13 16:26:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I want to know how can someone go about changing PO officer? My friend is on parole and his PO is giving him a real hard time. The PO has told my friend that he will do everything in his power to put him back in jail. My friend has been complying with all the rules but his PO keeps on giving him a hard time. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

2007-12-13 16:25:57 · 6 answers · asked by Heidi A 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

i have unprotected sex with my wife on dec1,2,3. however i never ejaculated inside the vagina. then she took 'postinor 2' which is the BC on the 4th of dec.(it has 2 tablets and she took both in one time) .in the past she will period in 5 days due to the medicine..but there is none..and her normal period is due on 11th of dec this month and it haven come yet...is she pregnant??anyone know wat happening?

2007-12-13 16:25:55 · 3 answers · asked by Hoe Y 1 in Pregnancy

Hallie Grace Strong

Fletcher Warren Strong

Millie Danielle Strong

Abe Louis Strong

Please list the names in the order of he ones you like best-to-worst. Thanks so much!

2007-12-13 16:24:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

I know these aren't the best out there(far from it) I just want to buy my son a basic Home Theatre reciever.

The Sony:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665061593

The Yamaha: http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=552126&CTID=5000400&ATRID=1000&DETYP=ATTRIBUTE

He told me he's gonna mostly listen to music on it, he wants clean sound, and low frequencies for his subwoofer.

Thanks.

2007-12-13 16:24:55 · 4 answers · asked by B-Rad 4 in Home Theater

Roman Catholic declarations regarding the change from Sabbath to Sunday:

Catechism of the council of trent for parish priests, translated by McHugh and Callan; 1937,P.402:

"But the Church of God has thought it well to transfer the celebration and observance of the Sabbath to Sunday."

The Convert's Cathechism of Catholic Doctrine, by Peter Geiermann,1910, page 50.

Question: Which is the Sabbath day?
Answer: Saturday is the Sabbath day.
Question: Why do we observe Sunday instead of Saturday?
Answer: We observe Sunday instead of Saturday because the Catholic Church, in the Council of Laodicea(A.D. 336), transferred the solemnity from Saturday to Sunday.

Those who embrace Sunday as the Sabbath or Lord's day are paying homage to Rome, and to the power which enforces the institution ordained by Rome. God instituted the 7th day Sabbath(Saturday) at Creation(Genesis 2:1-3).

The Holy Bible is our only safeguide not mis-guided powerful men in our history. (Sabbath test)

2007-12-13 16:24:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In playstation store japan, after installing the mainichi issyo can you play it using ps3 US version?

2007-12-13 16:24:23 · 1 answers · asked by Nouhime 4 in PlayStation

2007-12-13 16:24:18 · 8 answers · asked by sammi 7 in Law & Legal

1996 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.5 v6 135k
how much miles can i get out of one of these?

2007-12-13 16:24:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chrysler