All categories - 19 December 2007

Could I use a series of transformers to step up an extremely low voltage - like a 9V battery - to a very high one (like that of a power station) by using superconductor matrial for the wires and cooling it to about 4 degrees Kelvin in order to overcome any resistance? I imagine it would be expensive, but would such a device have any benefit for power generation? Could it be done or would the low temperature slow the flow of electrons?

2007-12-19 17:54:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Physics

On Wed. Bush signed an energy bill that would boost biofuel production and raise vehicle fuel economy standards by 40%. This should save more than 4 million barrels of oil per day by 2030. Sounds good? What's the catch? Well by agreeing to this bill the promise that (his buddies) oil companies such as Exxon Mobil, BP, and Conoco Phillips will not have their taxes increased. Once again the agenda is to help serve his interests in letting the oil companies get richer. What are your feelings about this deal?

2007-12-19 17:53:51 · 6 answers · asked by yourmtgbanker 5 in Government

Hurricane Wilma set a record for the lowest air pressure ever measured in the Atlantic basin during a hurricane; 882 mb. How high would one have to ascend for the atmospheric pressure on a fair day to be 882 millibars?

2007-12-19 17:53:29 · 5 answers · asked by bishopsjewels 3 in Weather

can enough oxygen reach the baby? I live in a cold country and sometimes my nose gets blocked, is it safe? wht r the cases in which the baby;s heartbeats can stop?

2007-12-19 17:53:29 · 11 answers · asked by r 1 in Pregnancy

Please no bashing!

At my work place, there is an individual who is a Jehovah Witness, and I have a simple basic understanding.

Since I am now working closely with this individual, I wish to respect the beliefs.

I understand that a Jehovah Witness, does not celebrate any Religious Sect. Holiday or Birthday’s.
I also understand that a Jehovah Witness, does not wear any religious emblems.
I am also aware to not say, “Bless you”, or “God Bless You”, when a person sneezes.

Although I know this, I do not know as to why.

I feel that it is important for me to RESPECT the beliefs of my co-worker, and the work place is not the place to discuss religion.

Would you be kind enough to assist me so that I may have a better understanding of their beliefs?

Thank you,
Sam

2007-12-19 17:53:28 · 16 answers · asked by Sam 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-19 17:52:41 · 28 answers · asked by Cookies and Cream 3 in Polls & Surveys

i work with this guys mother but he is younger than me. the main problem is he is really shy and i am just as much, his mother boyfriend the other day was in our place of work with this guu and i sttod one side and the guy stood the other side i was so embarresed

2007-12-19 17:52:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-12-19 17:52:39 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

i stopped cutting because of how happy i was.
he helped me deal with everything without cutting
he was always there for me to call.
and now we broke up.
and i just want to stop the pain.

2007-12-19 17:52:33 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-12-19 17:52:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I bought a set of whats claimed to be IR Glasses, but it turns everything blue/purple. Even the lense says its UV 400.

No doubt, it doesn't let visible light through as it only permited a red LED on my microwave, but not the Green LED at the same brightness.

So, can some 1 tell me if this is IR or UV.

Descriptions:
When i look at a light bulb ( white-yellow to pink/purple)
Moon (White to blue purple)

Thanks

2007-12-19 17:52:17 · 1 answers · asked by yu 3 in Photography

I have a story due tomorrow, and so far I have just finshed intorudcing th characters (Sunny, Klaus, and Violet), and am currently stuck

Basicly, all hat's ahppend so far is that they were reading in a lirary, it closed, hey were kicked out, they are hiding behind the library (from any danger) and they just heard a noise. They see the silhouette of Count Olaf.

I still need a porblem, olution, details, etc. It cannot be more tan 8 pages double spaced.

2007-12-19 17:52:10 · 1 answers · asked by Cory S. 3 in Homework Help

I heard it's going to be awesome. With inpenetratable security, flip 3D, an awesome (not resource hogging) Aero interface that will make you piss yourself with joy, DirectX10 support, Windows Media Center, the NOT ANNOYING AT ALL user account control. I also heard it's going to be light and fast... And stable. Man that Bill Gates is a nice fellow to bring us such a great operating system.

2007-12-19 17:52:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

hi. i just got hired from a company 3weeks ago.. i accept the probationary contract coz i have to have a job right away to take over of my expenses coz i lived independently. however my previous employer wants me back for a regular post, before im only a casual employee there. i really like to grab the opportunity from my previous employer since i also enjoyed my stay there and i know that accepting theyre offer will help me towards my goals for my career.they need me on jan 2 2008. is it ok or possible for me to hand over my resignation letter on the spot or for 3 day notice period only? hope you can give answer to this thanks a lot.

2007-12-19 17:51:37 · 5 answers · asked by beb518 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

seems self-defeating if you ask me

being gay is no big deal. so why spend your whole life asserting your sexual orientation so overtly?

i would liken it to stupid PC censorship of lyrics - if radio stations just played the records instead of making a fuss over one or two words, nobody would care

similarly for sexual orientation

2007-12-19 17:51:35 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

hubby falls asleep right in the middle of the movie. he hasn't done nothing all day to be tired, except nag the heck out of me.

2007-12-19 17:51:01 · 10 answers · asked by kimberly c 2 in Other - Family & Relationships

2007-12-19 17:50:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I am 19 and i am wanting to learn as much as i can in my lifetime and i decieded i should take a dance class. What would girls think if I take a dance class?

2007-12-19 17:50:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

...than a mad roommate who's blue t-shirt was stolen accidentaly?

2007-12-19 17:50:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I don't understand why it is so hard for people to understand who we are. It bothers me when people ask why we can't except that we are black. That's like saying why do people consider themselves pacific islanders and not just say that they are asian. I mean give me a break. What is African American; A culture, a language, a way of cooking. We as creoles have all of these things. We have a creole way of cooking, dancing, speaking, religion (most creoles are catholic). I think technically creoles would be considered Latinos before black. Futhermore, I do not know anyone person that is "african-American" or "euro-American" in my family unless they have married into the family. My parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were all Creole.

2007-12-19 17:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by CreoleMafia 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Frozen
Fall withers away with every flake,
Taking the biggest step anything could take,
Coming down bit by bit,
Falls immortality shatters with the new ice,
Soon white fluff shall cover the ground,
Their parka fur around their necks,
Bouncing with the beat,
Kids will run round,
Begging for some other sound,
But the icy unbearable wind of winter,
As snow fills up so much of the sky,
You can no longer see the dipper.
The temperature drops,
So do the happy faces of the children,
Whose faces are now white instead of pink,
Their bodies sprinkle the ground galore,
In little groups of three or four,
None of which are ever found,
Till the day the mercy for the kids,
Made the wind stop all its sound,
And it mourned for them and for all in the town,
Suddenly saddened faces of all the small ones,
Seemed to be at peace,
Never feeling anymore grief.

2007-12-19 17:50:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

No really, what is it? Is it just your conscious? Everyone has that.

2007-12-19 17:49:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i wanna know so bad!

2007-12-19 17:49:33 · 30 answers · asked by tia 2 in Cats

My mom had a very old recipe from my aunt and it used cans of tomatoes and tomato paste and tomato sauce and who knows what else. It took hours to make and was fantastic.

2007-12-19 17:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by dog lady 2 in Ethnic Cuisine

2007-12-19 17:49:29 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I am 24 weeks pregnant. My husband left for Air Force basic training and didn't even give me room for any of the names I liked. We found out we were having a boy and are thrilled because we have a girl and I know he is excited. He wants to name our son after him minus the middle name.

His name is: Nathan Valentino Cortes

Daugther: Jenissa Leilany Cortes

So he wants to name him Nathan but what gets me is he is not even 1) thinking of a middle name 2) thinking of any other names. I would prefer to have our son with a name that starts with an N or a J. And by the way I love the name Nathan; I just want ideas and he's shutting me out completely. So if I should just let him have his way then any ideas on middle names?? I want to see what he says once he's out of training so any ideas will help and thanks in advance. :-)

2007-12-19 17:49:24 · 15 answers · asked by Browneyez312 2 in Baby Names

2007-12-19 17:49:20 · 4 answers · asked by eric j 2 in United States

solve the following differential equation

( x2 + 3xy + y2 )dx - x2dy = 0

2007-12-19 17:49:10 · 5 answers · asked by utt_sa 1 in Mathematics

Most people I know have well behaved and well mannered kids, but I do know a couple of people who have heathens for children and it drives me nuts -- especially when they come to my home. I typically won't voice my concerns or expectations unless things really get out of hand, but here are some of my expectations:

- No standing, crawling or laying on the furniture (unless it's a bed).

- No eating or drinking throughout the house. That should only be allowed in the kitchen.

- Wash their hands before and after eating.

- No running or jumping in the house.

- No opening closed bedroom doors or going in the refrigerator without asking.

- Do not mess with ANYTHING that doesn't belong to them.

My husband's eight year old niece can be a busy body and has violated ALL of these things. I don't want to hurt her feelings or my inlaw's so I try to be nice when I ask her to behave. The weird thing is that nobody says anything to her. My husband gets offended ...

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2007-12-19 17:48:49 · 15 answers · asked by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4 in Parenting