Education & Reference - 24 February 2007

2007-02-24 13:29:09 · 5 answers · asked by Dom 2 in Quotations

Somewhere ( I think a school LA textbook) I read that for the Flying ships in the War of the Worlds movie, the models were supposed to ride on a 'pillar of electricity' to hover. However, it said, the 10 000 volts of electricity required were far to whatever to be practical. I never understood if this meant actual levetation, or something about the script mentioning such volts. Does anyone KNOW where I can find that info?
I checked Wikipedia and other top places and they hardly said a word about special effects.

2007-02-24 13:26:55 · 2 answers · asked by AdventGrEd 2 in Trivia

da-the
omg-omagosh
$30-30 dollars
and words like that??

2007-02-24 13:26:13 · 7 answers · asked by Fashiion iis LOVE 1 in Words & Wordplay

and who were the opposing sides?

2007-02-24 13:24:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

I learned that "few and far between" means "extremely rare".
But why does the expression have such a meaning?

2007-02-24 13:23:10 · 2 answers · asked by KenY 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-02-24 13:23:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

ok, so in a snetence like "I read an article in the newspaper about lions in Africa. Then I did a report on said article for my zoology class" Is that right? Or am I using the wrong word? I have always wondered how to use that.

2007-02-24 13:21:06 · 6 answers · asked by achromatic_03 2 in Words & Wordplay

In my school ,in art class(only second semestor), we bring our supplies at the start of the course.And the teacher keeps them in a cabinent/wall storage thing.

Whe I was in art class on about a week ago, on a Wensday. I i had by supply box with me and at the end of class , put them in the storage unit like everyone else. I was absent on thursday and friday, and came back on the fallowing Monday. That day, i realized that my supplies where missing . The teacher was "looking" for them and said she didn't know whant happend to them. She later gave me a old used box of supplies (dirty and much of the items were missing). then she was like "to bad, you had a lot of nice stuff in there". She never onse asked to replace my stolen possesions, that SHE was RESPONSIBLE FOR.

2007-02-24 13:14:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Primary & Secondary Education

I heard people saying that community college is even easier than high school, is that true? is it MUCH easier than four-year colleges?

2007-02-24 13:12:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

I have a biology project, and i'm a little stuck. I'm NOT asking you to give me any answers, but i'm interested in your two cents.

Here is a fictitious situation: there's one liver and three EQUALLY WELL MATCHED candidates, a rich man, age 68, a poor single mother of three little kids, 24, and a 3rd year med student, 25.

What criteria should be used to decide who gets the liver? (i thought it's unethical to decide based on age, gender, or race) Based on this, who should get the liver?

I guess at first thought you may want to give the single mother the liver, i did too, but give it a little more thought. whats your reason to? You don't know any of these people.
For all you know, the single mother could be a drug addict. Maybe, maybe not. The Med student could drop out of school anytime. You don't know. The old guy could be the CEO of a company, if he kicks the bucket, what'll happen to the buisness?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and opinions. =D

2007-02-24 13:10:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-02-24 13:08:35 · 1 answers · asked by monkey 1 in Other - Education

I'm really stressed out about how to get accepted in an internship for Radiology. I'm in the 4 yr program, 2yrs in college and 2 yrs of internship. The program is really intensive (or is it just me?) and competitive! Learning all this chemistry and physics, is so hard. I wondering what are they looking for when getting in to an internship? I wondering if this is going to be use on the job or going to be test in later on? I'm not the best in math and I'm scared if that it will affect my chances getting into the field, if i get Cs in these classes. Wondering what do they look for? Also, does anyone know about the national test to get your liscense, what they test about? If it's chem and physics, I'm way over my head. I wouldn't think how hard being a radiologist could be, I picked this field because I love helping people and learning science and using less math. I've searching for other options and there waiting lists to get into 2yr programs. Any thoughts or suggestions!??

2007-02-24 13:07:43 · 2 answers · asked by scorpiontiger00 3 in Higher Education (University +)

Quotes about intimatecy likee...


Run your fingers through her hair
Press your lips against hers
Hold her hand like you'll never let go
Show her that you love her.



orrrrr
because your kisses make my lips quiver.. and when you
touch me my whole body shivers

2007-02-24 13:05:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

I'm in the seventh grade and every two weeks or so, my Social Studies teacher has us take a test over the chapter we have been recently studying. Two or three days before that, she gives us a Study Guide in which we can complete for sometimes extra credit. Most of the time, I complete them but I still get a rotten grade when I get my test back! For instance, last time I got a sixty-three percent! I don't know a good way to study for them. Please help me! And, it's not just for Social Studies; it's for other quizzes and tests also!

2007-02-24 13:04:40 · 3 answers · asked by Taylor B. 1 in Standards & Testing

I am trying to find out which version of this Albert Einstein quote is correct:

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
"Imagination is more important than intelligence."

I have seen both different versions in educational material and online so I was wondering which quote is more likely the genuine version (closer to what he said or wrote verbatim).

If someone could clarify this for me I would really appreciate it!

2007-02-24 13:00:04 · 6 answers · asked by needanswers 2 in Quotations

2007-02-24 12:58:01 · 12 answers · asked by amanda 1 in Standards & Testing

I just want to know if you have to work really hard to get good grades? Is it like High School? Did you go to community college?

2007-02-24 12:55:09 · 6 answers · asked by MiMi 2 in Higher Education (University +)

just wanted to know becuase i saw it somewhere and was wondering what its called and what its used for.

2007-02-24 12:54:19 · 5 answers · asked by Tyler 2 in Other - Education

So I was looking up various words in the dictionary the other day and I came to the word "unbe." It was used in the following sentence... "How oft, with danger of the field beset, Or with home mutinies, would he unbe Himself! --Old Pay."

Can someone tell me where this sentence came from and who is "Old Pay"
I have searched everywhere for this author? book title? or what ever it is and can not find a thing one it. This sentence definately sounds Old English or something of the sorts. Someone please help me!

2007-02-24 12:49:47 · 2 answers · asked by medicfreak 2 in Quotations

a. minute's;its'
b. minutes';its
c. minutes';it's
d. minute's; it's

2007-02-24 12:47:53 · 4 answers · asked by Teresa S 1 in Home Schooling

2007-02-24 12:46:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trivia

this haiku has to be about centimeters
if you can.. make it funny
first line = 5 syllables
second line = 7 syllables
third line = 5 syllables

2007-02-24 12:44:51 · 4 answers · asked by madame94 2 in Words & Wordplay

yea also i need to know what actions the U.S took to support the cuban missle crisis

2007-02-24 12:44:50 · 3 answers · asked by shortzyboi 1 in Homework Help

I am a 9th grader in all honors classes. My mom thinks that I am too obessive over school because I am already studying for the SAT's in 11th grade. Am I at fault or is my mom at fault?

2007-02-24 12:40:22 · 4 answers · asked by mcvcm92 5 in Primary & Secondary Education

I've completed an entire science experiment, written a report, written a log, and all of the other stuff you have to do for a science fair project and can't, for the life of me, think of a title for my experiment!
My experiment is about finding at what temperature batteries last the longest. The batteries were put in 4 temperature varying locations and turned on. The batteries at room temperature lasted the longest, then the wine cooler (58 degrees), then the refrigerator, and last was the Deep Freeze.
Any suggestions??
Thanks so much!

2007-02-24 12:39:24 · 4 answers · asked by Squeegee Beckingheim :-) 5 in Homework Help

i have a hospitaliy assignment where i have to do a short role play on conflict resolution. does anyone have a life experience or good idea i could use as an example in the kitchen please im really stuck for ideas.
p.s it has to turn out to be a win/win outcome

2007-02-24 12:38:27 · 3 answers · asked by ktodak 2 in Other - Education

emotional factors specifically

2007-02-24 12:36:29 · 4 answers · asked by chokie 1 in Studying Abroad

Ok here it is:
Sara's softball team can be divided into four groups. 1/2 of the players are strong hitters 1/4 are good pitchers 1/8 like to play the outfield and 2 are catchers. If each player is in only one group how many players are on the team and in each group?

2007-02-24 12:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-02-24 12:31:44 · 7 answers · asked by MUFASA 1 in Words & Wordplay

My daughter, an only child has Asperger's Syndrome and I am having a hard time convincing my family to accept homeschooling her as a viable option.

They think that I am unqualified to teach my own child and that I am doing her a disservice because she won't be forced to interact with her same age peers everyday.

My own experience in "regular" school was almost entirely negative. I was bored out of my mind because the work was too easy and the more I was forced to "interact with my same age peers" the worse my social situation got.

My parents had no idea what was going on at school until I told them (years later).

I have learned most social skills the hard way and think it would be better for me to oversee my daughter's social interactions so that I can help her to recognize social blunders as they arise and help her to assess the difference between good and bad social situations.

How do I convince my family to accept this decision?

2007-02-24 12:30:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home Schooling