Answerbag: barsoom_redux's answers

Answer to Does anyone actually like the new answerbag layout?

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:29:38 -0800

Does anyone actually like the new answerbag layout?

Miss the "NEW" tag and the avatars are too small, but on the whole it looks good. And everything must change eventually... or it stagnates.

Answer to Will the world end in 2012 just because the maiyan calander ends?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:13:34 -0800

Will the world end in 2012 just because the maiyan calander ends?

Actually the maiyan (sic) calender doesn't end in 2012. The Mesoamerican Long Count Calender ends on 21st of Dec 2012 or 23rd Dec 2012 (depending on which scholar you favour). The Mayans were only one of several peoples that used that calender. It is rather silly to ascribe some sort of...

Answer to Who thought Star Trek was really a fun movie!?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:54:56 -0800

Who thought Star Trek was really a fun movie!?

As someone who has watched (and loved) Star Trek since the airing of the second original episode, I had extreme misgivings over this "re-boot". I happy to say that I loved this movie as well. I think the Great Bird of the Galaxy would be pleased. Note: The one blooper I happened...

Answer to I am curious do you know that many singers today use a computer program to enhance their voice quality on recordings? Does this annoy you? Maybe we should all try? Is this money for nothing or the way you look?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:38 -0800

I am curious do you know that many singers today use a computer program to enhance their voice quality on recordings? Does this annoy you? Maybe we should all try? Is this money for nothing or the way you look?

Yes I do know that. It's called "auto-tune" and it is used by many artists with varying degrees of success. First used for famous effect in "Believe" by Cher, it is now used by a large part of the music industry. The Rap and Country segments are worst offenders. Several...

Answer to You see somebody you know who is drowning. This person has discriminated against you because of your race, gender, sexuality, etc. As a result you despise this person. Would you help him.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:36:34 -0800

You see somebody you know who is drowning. This person has discriminated against you because of your race, gender, sexuality, etc. As a result you despise this person. Would you help him.

I wouldn't see someone I know, I wouldn't see a bigot, I wouldn't see an a-hole, I would just see a person in need of help. And I would help them. Of course later, being human, I might regret it. But not that much because I do have to live with myself. Hope this helps.

Answer to What is the best website to download complete seasons of tv shows?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:04:08 -0800

What is the best website to download complete seasons of tv shows?

I use the "e-Mule" peer-to-peer protocol (similar to bit-torrent). I personally use "e-Donkey" as my client and go to "www.ftireloaded.net" for all my TV show needs. I'm able to download all those nasty Cable network shows that are unavailable here in Canada,...

Answer to Can you think of word which is now commonly used in English, but originally from French?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:55:21 -0800

Can you think of word which is now commonly used in English, but originally from French?

English is an equal opportunity employer. We steal from everybody. Even words which appear to be totally anglicized can have a root in other languages such as French. For example, "Mayday" which in English is a call for help was originally "M'aidez" which is French...

Answer to What effect does sunlight have on DNA?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:50:44 -0800

What effect does sunlight have on DNA?

It makes it easier to see. Having said that... sunlight is a form of electro-magnetic radiation (and by no means the only one). And electro-magnetic radiation affects many of the chemical processes that assist in the replication of DNA. So while there is no affect on DNA itself, sunlight will...

Answer to Are "snuff" movies real?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:44:40 -0800

Are "snuff" movies real?

No. There was a brief time in the mid-seventies when there was talk about them, but it was shown to be a case of special effects. A bad 1971 film "Slaughter" was re-edited to include and rape and killing of a young woman. It was later shown that the re-titled film "Snuff"...

Answer to Stephen Hawking is gravely ill. Did you read "A Brief History of Time"? Better yet, did you understand it?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:07:45 -0800

Stephen Hawking is gravely ill. Did you read "A Brief History of Time"? Better yet, did you understand it?

In 1963, at the age of 21, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with a type of neuro muscular dystrophy that is related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. At that time doctors gave him four years (at most) to live. He bucked the odds and 46 years later he is still alive. He was briefly hospitalized in...

Answer to Does science have all the answers?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:51:37 -0800

Does science have all the answers?

No. But in Sciences defense, it doesn't have to have all the answers. That's not its job. Science's job is to have all the QUESTIONS. It's up to the scientists to come up with the answers. Even then, it's Science's job to continually question those answers. ...

Answer to Are the Bee Gees' parents still alive?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:34:11 -0800

Are the Bee Gees' parents still alive?

As far as I know Barbara Gibb, mother of Barry and Robin, is still alive. She will be celebrating her 89th birthday on November 17th, 2009. On that day Barry and Robin will be performing "You Should Be Dancing" live on the "Dancing with the Stars" Results show. Hope this...

Answer to What is your favorite Bee Gees song?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:21:20 -0800

What is your favorite Bee Gees song?

When my best friend and I bought a beat up van in the early seventies to turn into a "shagging wagon", we fitted it out with the latest stereo equipment in the form of a brand new 8-track player. With that purchase we only had money enough left to purchase two 8-tracks; Pink...

Answer to I want to train in karate to fight with specific weapons and I do not know the names. What is the karate weapon like a short sword that is used backward in one hand? &What is the karate term for the wooden pole?&plz give a link to a list of karate weapons

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:24 -0800

I want to train in karate to fight with specific weapons and I do not know the names. What is the karate weapon like a short sword that is used backward in one hand? &What is the karate term for the wooden pole?&plz give a link to a list of karate weapons

Karate originated in Okinawa as "Te". When it was adopted in Japan, it was known as "Chinese Hand". As the admiration of all things Chinese wanned it came to be known as "Open Hand" because of the similarity between the Kanji characters for "Chinese" and...

Answer to Any Canadians here? How do you survive in your cold climate?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:47:54 -0800

Any Canadians here? How do you survive in your cold climate?

West Coast Canadian here and I'll tell you our climate is a lot less cold than the Northern States in the Mid-West. It's a rare winter in Victoria where I have to break out my winter jacket... my jean jacket works fine most of the years. On the few days of snow every winter the city...

Answer to I hear that in 2010 theres going to be a new 3 stooges movie with Jim Carrey, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro. does any1 think it'll be good?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:05:44 -0800

I hear that in 2010 theres going to be a new 3 stooges movie with Jim Carrey, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro. does any1 think it'll be good?

Sean Penn has dropped out and the rumour is Paul Giamati will replace him. Not sure if this is an actual Stooges-type movie, or some sort of bio-pic. But I'm looking forward to either. Hope this helps.

Answer to Where can i find biotechnology based superheroes?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:58:05 -0800

Where can i find biotechnology based superheroes?

In your dreams. Hope this helps.

Answer to What is better sony or panasonic

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:57:18 -0800

What is better sony or panasonic

Depends on your criteria. In most things Sony has worked very hard to optimize their circuit layouts to avoid dangerous interactions and heat build-up. I can tell a Sony circuit board right away. Best in their class. It's when it comes to populating those circuit with firmware, that...

Answer to How many years to your 50th birthday?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:49:53 -0800

How many years to your 50th birthday?

-2 Hope this helps.

Answer to Since the us has gne to war to help other countries set up their gverments like ous( after the origanal gov has fallen) why don't we ask those countres to become part of the us? Or even normal stable countries like Canada?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:52:01 -0700

Since the us has gne to war to help other countries set up their gverments like ous( after the origanal gov has fallen) why don't we ask those countres to become part of the us? Or even normal stable countries like Canada?

I don't know about all those other countries, but as a Canadian I believe I can answer the last part of your question. It is the considered opinion of most Canadians that the US is so screwed up that we would never (repeat NEVER) join the US. If fact, the US would be better off if it...

Answer to Who likes "Harvey" with Jimmy Stewart? What do you think of Robert Downey ,Jr. in a Spielberg remake?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:12 -0700

Who likes "Harvey" with Jimmy Stewart? What do you think of Robert Downey ,Jr. in a Spielberg remake?

While Elwood will always be Jimmy Stewart for me, I have watched both of the TV remakes and quite enjoyed the 1998 one with Harry Anderson as Elwood. In my opinion, the Stewart movie doesn't need a remake... it's perfect just the way it is. However, if a remake just HAS to be...

Answer to Where Can I Watch Caprica Series Online?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:22:11 -0700

Where Can I Watch Caprica Series Online?

You can't. While the Caprica movie is available, the TV series is not scheduled to air until the first episode hits on January 22, 2010. Individual stations may receive episodes two weeks in advance of that airing and foreign stations (Sky1 in UK and Space in Canada) a week before that....

Answer to Hosting a huge Halloween bash tomorrow night with about 75 adults. Any suggestions on party games, etc...? We do have a karaoke guy contracted but I don't want anyone getting bored.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:48 -0700

Hosting a huge Halloween bash tomorrow night with about 75 adults. Any suggestions on party games, etc...? We do have a karaoke guy contracted but I don't want anyone getting bored.

Hallowe'en variants of kid's games are always good. My personal fav is "Pin the Tail on the Werewolf". Hope this helps.

Answer to When was swine flue first noted in human beings

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:05:13 -0700

When was swine flue first noted in human beings

The H1N1 strain of swine flu was first noticed in 1918, however wasn't identified as such until 1930. In 1976 there was an outbreak of H1N1 in the US that lead to the militaries of the US and Canada being vaccinated from 1977 to 1979. Many different variants exist today and several of...

Answer to What are some reasons NOT to take the h1n1 vaccination?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:57:29 -0700

What are some reasons NOT to take the h1n1 vaccination?

If you are allergic to eggs or egg products or the preservatives MSG or Polysorbate 80, you should not take the vaccination. If you have ever had a bad reaction to a previous flu shot, you should not be vacinated. Other than the above, there is no reason not to have the shot. I got mine...

Answer to What's your favorite movie where the hero dies?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:42:42 -0700

What's your favorite movie where the hero dies?

No way I can name just one... "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975) "The Phantom of the Paradise" (1974) "The Omega Man" (1971) "12 Monkeys" (1995) Hope these help.

Answer to If Obama is not a capitalist, which he's proven that he's not, then what is he?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:41:32 -0700

If Obama is not a capitalist, which he's proven that he's not, then what is he?

President? Hope this helps.

Answer to Some friends of mine are starting a band. They're having trouble finding a name they reallly like. Any suggestions?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:25:41 -0700

Some friends of mine are starting a band. They're having trouble finding a name they reallly like. Any suggestions?

Nameless. Hope this helps.

Answer to Does this make you appreciate the fourth amendment?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:50:12 -0700

Does this make you appreciate the fourth amendment?

What? And just in case you're suddenly struck on the head and realize that not everyone on this board is from the USA... what EXACTLY is the fourth amendment? Hope this helps.

Answer to J'ever notice that, when Xmas is on a Sunday (if you're in a Christian church) that the congregation NEVER sings "Happy Birthday to You," to Jesus Christ? Why not? If it is his birthday anniversary, shouldn't that be sung to him in church?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:15:29 -0700

J'ever notice that, when Xmas is on a Sunday (if you're in a Christian church) that the congregation NEVER sings "Happy Birthday to You," to Jesus Christ? Why not? If it is his birthday anniversary, shouldn't that be sung to him in church?

Actually, X-Mas is celebrated as Christ's birthday, but most scholars agree he was born closer to summer than that. The RC Church moved X-Mas to Dec 25th in order to de-conflict it with other holidays and to use it to co-op the winter solstice celebrations of various pagan religions. So...

Answer to What computer brand is best for a laptop?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:59:22 -0700

What computer brand is best for a laptop?

Depends on your usage plans. If you plan to use it for any kind of productivity in the graphic or audio arts... an Apple Macbook Pro 15" or 17". If you're planning on a desktop replacement... both Alienware and HP have good offerings but I'd recommend the iBuypower M865TU....

Answer to What kind of TV shows did you watch "as a family" when you were a kid? I used to watch Roseanne with my mom and Whose Line Is It? with my dad

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:13:41 -0700

What kind of TV shows did you watch "as a family" when you were a kid? I used to watch Roseanne with my mom and Whose Line Is It? with my dad

I watched "The Jackie Gleason Show" every week with my Mom, Dad and little sister. We never missed a show. Hope this helps.

Answer to Contributor for Fox News - Cal Thomas in an editoral argues that Fox broadcasts the truth and others deliever propaganda? That sound about right?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:17:43 -0700

Contributor for Fox News - Cal Thomas in an editoral argues that Fox broadcasts the truth and others deliever propaganda? That sound about right?

There is no such thing as unbiased new reporting... on Fox, on CNN or anywhere else. Anybody that says otherwise is either lying or fooling themselves. This doesn't even address the point of truth being relative. Hope this helps.

Answer to The translation for "Klaatu Barada Nikto" is......wait for it...."Robot, do not harm mankind" Wouldnt you agree this is the correct translation?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:47:21 -0700

The translation for "Klaatu Barada Nikto" is......wait for it...."Robot, do not harm mankind" Wouldnt you agree this is the correct translation?

Could be, but I always thought it meant, "Talk to Klaatu before you do anything" as Gort immediately retreived Klaatu's body and resurected him. An interesting bit of trivia... the script originally called for Klaatu's resurection to be permanent. The studio complained that...

Answer to Under the quasi-protective relative anonyminity of AB, have you ever 'coveted your neighbor's spouse'? If so, the circumstances and 'upshot'?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:25:01 -0700

Under the quasi-protective relative anonyminity of AB, have you ever 'coveted your neighbor's spouse'? If so, the circumstances and 'upshot'?

No, I've been too busy "coveting" my own spouse. Having said that... when I was a young lad, I "coveted" the fiancé of one of my friends. She felt the same and we briefly "coveted" each other. Before long we came to the simultaneous conclusion that, as...

Answer to Do you prefer to say memory stick rather than USB?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:44:35 -0700

Do you prefer to say memory stick rather than USB?

I prefer the term "thumb drives" because USB is an interface, which is used for everything, and "Memory Stick" is a band name for a specific flash memory card. Hope this helps.

Answer to When is Transformers 3 going to be released???? what's slogan?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:09:34 -0700

When is Transformers 3 going to be released???? what's slogan?

I don't know when, but as for the title... "Transformers 3: The Search for More Money" ...sounds like an appropriate one. Hope this helps.

Answer to Is "The Time Traveler's Wife" any good?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:06:42 -0700

Is "The Time Traveler's Wife" any good?

The book was very good. But when I read that it was being made into a movie, I was very apprehensive as it was my opinion that it would translate very badly to the screen. I have not seen the movie, however the "buzz" is that I was correct and it did not make a very good movie. Hope...

Answer to Why do young people not take their marriage seriously? its a journey of a lifetime that God has planned for two people.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:11:22 -0700

Why do young people not take their marriage seriously? its a journey of a lifetime that God has planned for two people.

God had nothing to do with my marriage. Except for trying to prevent it. At least God in the form of the RC Church did. I planned this "journey of a lifetime" and 28 years into it we're still going strong. All of my friends who let God do the planning are on, at least, their...

Answer to I am a gay black male and i am going to kill myself just a matter of when but my question is how dose one say good bye with out leaving clues?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:06:22 -0700

I am a gay black male and i am going to kill myself just a matter of when but my question is how dose one say good bye with out leaving clues?

Well, firstly... don't mention thoughts of suicide in a public forum where thousands of people will read your musings on the idea. I don't know about you, but I'd call that a clue. Secondly... Suicide is a rather permanent solution to what is "always" a temporary...

Answer to Where's the world's coolest museum?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:52:18 -0700

Where's the world's coolest museum?

I have seen quite a few and I think one of the coolest I've seen, is the Military Museum in Seoul, South Korea. Hope this helps.

Answer to Are you or do you have a family member or friend that is a fire fighter?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:44:35 -0700

Are you or do you have a family member or friend that is a fire fighter?

As a sailor in the Canadian Navy, I'm trained in ship-board fire fighting and aircraft fire fighting. This is a speciality in fire fighting, concentrating on fire fighting in confined spaces and door and hatch entry procedures. Although I haven't got the training, several friends are...

Answer to Why do some of you dont use your photo for your avatar? I also don't use my photo and i don't know why?Do you have any reason?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:03:21 -0700

Why do some of you dont use your photo for your avatar? I also don't use my photo and i don't know why?Do you have any reason?

I use an artist's rendering of Tars Tarkus as my icon. He is a fictional martian from the "John Carter of Mars" series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In these books the natives of Mars call their planet "Barsoom". Hope this helps.

Answer to What dvd burn program can i use that will let me play the dvd's in a dvd player? i have tried dvd flick and sev others and it always says disk error when i put it in dvd player.

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:54:48 -0700

What dvd burn program can i use that will let me play the dvd's in a dvd player? i have tried dvd flick and sev others and it always says disk error when i put it in dvd player.

Practically any DVD burning program will allow you to create a DVD playable in most DVD players. Programs such as NERO and Easy Media Creator usually come with a new computer as a less featured "crip-ware" version. These programs are fully capable of burning a DVD. However, some older...

Answer to What is the most watched DVD in your collection?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:43:15 -0700

What is the most watched DVD in your collection?

"Die Hard" (1988) It has been watched at least once a year, as our family's X-Mas Eve movie, every year since it was first released on DVD (and before that, we watched the VHS tape). Hope this helps.

Answer to What level of income do you need to be considered rich?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:39:39 -0700

What level of income do you need to be considered rich?

If you can ask yourself, "Am I rich?"... you aren't. It's when you don't even think to ask that question... that's when you are rich. And it's not a matter of X number of dollars... I once knew a man who made minimum wage and never wanted for anything. He...

Answer to Your little sister just got beat up by her boyfriend.....what would you do?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:29:09 -0700

Your little sister just got beat up by her boyfriend.....what would you do?

I just sit him down and calmly explain to him the error of his ways. I'm sure with a few operations and some intensive therapy he might be able to walk again. Hope this helps.

Answer to Do you have a good sense of humor or are you always serious?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:25:14 -0700

Do you have a good sense of humor or are you always serious?

I think I have a good sense of humour, but if you ask my wife or kids, they'll say I'm not funny. But I say, "It's never too late to have a happy childhood." Hope this helps.

Answer to I have the Windows XP home edition and it says it's registered to "VALUED CUSTOMER". Can I change it so it says something else?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:21:12 -0700

I have the Windows XP home edition and it says it's registered to "VALUED CUSTOMER". Can I change it so it says something else?

You have what is called "Windows XP Home OEM Edition". Is is the edition that is used when the computer manufacturer installs the Operating System prior to your purchase. They install the OS on a blank hard drive using "VALUED CUSTOMER" (or something similar) as the...

Answer to I bought my computer used, but didn't get any disks with it. How can I get a Windows XP disk in case I have to do a new install?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:11:55 -0700

I bought my computer used, but didn't get any disks with it. How can I get a Windows XP disk in case I have to do a new install?

You'll have to buy one unless there is a "recovery" partition on your hard drive. A lot of the major manufacturers have taken to selling computers with XP and/or Vista without a Windows disc. They avoid this by putting a recovery partition on the hard drive and have a method of...

Answer to What year did you start using msn?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:04:09 -0700

What year did you start using msn?

Haven't started yet. If I ever suffer from brain damage and decide to use it... I'll let you know. Hope this helps.

Answer to Can it technically be done so that two cell phones have the same phone number?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:01:55 -0700

Can it technically be done so that two cell phones have the same phone number?

Yes. The process is called "cloning" and can be very easily done with SIM card equipped cell phones and a bit harder for non-SIM card phones. Hope this helps.

Answer to Do you know there is a 6 year old Boy flying around Colorado by himself, in a Hot air balloon?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:58:23 -0700

Do you know there is a 6 year old Boy flying around Colorado by himself, in a Hot air balloon?

No. Hope this helps.

Answer to Have you heard of oklahomas new "law" on abortion? This is disgusting! What has america come to? See link.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:05:16 -0700

Have you heard of oklahomas new "law" on abortion? This is disgusting! What has america come to? See link.

What's the problem? I don't get it. The woman's name and personal data doesn't get published, just her demographic data. So how does this rate as disgusting? If name and address were posted... I'd be one of the first villagers to grab my pitchfork and torch. But the...

Answer to Is it better to marry a younger person or an older person?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:49:52 -0700

Is it better to marry a younger person or an older person?

It's better to marry someone you love. Age doesn't matter. Hope this helps.

Answer to What was the channel you saw before switching off the t.v?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:33 -0700

What was the channel you saw before switching off the t.v?

208. Hope this helps.

Answer to When was the last time you shaved?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:29:11 -0700

When was the last time you shaved?

This morning. My LCdr kinda disproves of his Chiefs coming into work without shaving (unless they have a chit for a beard). Hope this helps.

Answer to To those who say christians or any other's get their belief in God from a Holy Book.That isn't the case,nature cries out there is a creator.Tribes in Ecuador believe there to be a creator.Because it is common sense.Any thoughts on this?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:22:27 -0700

To those who say christians or any other's get their belief in God from a Holy Book.That isn't the case,nature cries out there is a creator.Tribes in Ecuador believe there to be a creator.Because it is common sense.Any thoughts on this?

I'd better get my hearing checked... I'm not hearing those cries. Occam's Razor... A. Life exists because of a random occurance of chemical accidents that had billions of years to mix and match before life occuring... Or... B. Some old geezer that knows everything, sees...

Answer to Is Paula Patton half black?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:50:29 -0700

Is Paula Patton half black?

Who cares? I just Googled her (had never heard of her before) and she is apparently a very attractive young woman. So why the hang up on race? I'd be more concerned over whether she slurps her spagetti, likes long walks on the beach or has a passionate desire for old, married, bald...

Answer to Atheists: If God stood infront of you and showed you his power would yo believe in him them? :D

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:43:53 -0700

Atheists: If God stood infront of you and showed you his power would yo believe in him them? :D

Of course not... that's what an atheist is... one with a passionate belief in the non-exsistance of God. Now an Agnostic... that's a horse of a different colour. Hope this helps.

Answer to What attracts you most to the opposite sex?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:38:52 -0700

What attracts you most to the opposite sex?

Secondary sexual characteristics. Hope this helps.

Answer to I have to make a movie for a school project. I have 1 year to make it and perfect it. It's gonna be a Zombie movie, which is something i like a lot. What programs should i use to make a great film? I'm gonna need to do gun flashes, blood effects, etc.

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:25:44 -0700

I have to make a movie for a school project. I have 1 year to make it and perfect it. It's gonna be a Zombie movie, which is something i like a lot. What programs should i use to make a great film? I'm gonna need to do gun flashes, blood effects, etc.

If you have the money, Adobe CS Master Suite is a good "one-stop" solution. It contains Adobe Premiere for non-linear film editing as well as Adobe After Effects for Computer Generated Special Effects and Adobe Encore for creating a DVD of the final project. It also allows for the...

Answer to Are there any mp3 players or iPods that also have both an AM & FM tuner? (no, not the iPod clock radio combinations)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:19:24 -0700

Are there any mp3 players or iPods that also have both an AM & FM tuner? (no, not the iPod clock radio combinations)

The new iPod Nano has an FM receiver with "live pause" functionality. Several of the other MP3 players (Sansa, Rio and Creative) also have models that come with FM tuners. However due to the frequency ranges of AM radio and the clarity issues, few players (if any) have an AM...

Answer to Why can't you recharge a non-rechargeable battery?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:09:46 -0700

Why can't you recharge a non-rechargeable battery?

A non-rechargeable battery contains chemicals that create a surplus of electrons, once those chemicals are exhausted the battery is "dead" and cannot be "re-charged". A rechargeable battery contain different chemicals that have the ability to chemically store excess...

Answer to Who is your favorite movie director?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:02:39 -0700

Who is your favorite movie director?

Robert Wise. As a big fan of both SF films and Musicals, I got the best of both worlds from him... not to mention he edited "Citizen Kane" (oops... I guess I did mention it). Then... James Cameron followed quickly by Alfred Hitchcock and John Carpenter. Hope this helps.

Answer to What springs to mind when I mention the letter O?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:57:28 -0700

What springs to mind when I mention the letter O?

SEX! Sorry... did I say that out loud? Hope this helps.

Answer to How many people know that today is Canadian Thanksgiving?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:28:40 -0700

How many people know that today is Canadian Thanksgiving?

At least 34 million. Hope this helps.

Answer to When watching a movie on DVD, do you ever watch it with the commentaries?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:27:35 -0700

When watching a movie on DVD, do you ever watch it with the commentaries?

Quite often. I find the Carpenter/Russel commentaries on "The Thing" (1982) and "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986) very amusing. Any commentary of Joss Whedon is going to be good, particularly the "Firefly" ones. I find it really amusing when it's...

Answer to I defragd my computer and now i cant find my files...im tryin to recode a dvd and it says there is no files to import to

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:05:00 -0700

I defragd my computer and now i cant find my files...im tryin to recode a dvd and it says there is no files to import to

Defraging your hard drive does not move your files. The physical location on the disk may change, but the directory structure does not. If you left your files in the "xxx" directory, then after the defrag, they will still be there. If you've mistakenly deleted files or moved...

Answer to I have a Laptop with 10 GB and 256 ram, I still have 5.26 left in GB and only 15MB left in ram. Do i need Microsoft .net Framework 2.0 service Pack 2 and service Pack 3.0 plus .net Framework 3.5 sp1. I am looking for more ram on here what can I delete?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:59:12 -0700

I have a Laptop with 10 GB and 256 ram, I still have 5.26 left in GB and only 15MB left in ram. Do i need Microsoft .net Framework 2.0 service Pack 2 and service Pack 3.0 plus .net Framework 3.5 sp1. I am looking for more ram on here what can I delete?

Right off the bat... if you are running any Windows OS more recent than Windows98SE, you NEED more than 256 megs of RAM! For Millennium you need at least twice that. For XP at less a Gig and Vista NEEDS 2 Gigs. Oh, it will run... like a car using four big guys pushing instead of the engine...

Answer to Why is facebook slow

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:52:17 -0700

Why is facebook slow

Because you're reading too fast.

Answer to Have you ever rented a movie using a DVD kiosks? Do you like it better or worse than going to a rental store?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:51:29 -0700

Have you ever rented a movie using a DVD kiosks? Do you like it better or worse than going to a rental store?

I used a kiosk once, I asked it "Do you have that new one... I can't remember the name of it... it's the one with the girl who played Rachel in Friends?" The kiosk refused to answer me. Hope this helps.

Answer to My 13 year old daughter has a crush on her science teacher, who is 15 years older, and said she hopes to be his wife one day and have kids with him. Is this normal?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:40:54 -0700

My 13 year old daughter has a crush on her science teacher, who is 15 years older, and said she hopes to be his wife one day and have kids with him. Is this normal?

In high school, I had a crush on my married English teacher. Years later, I bumped into her in an elevator when I was home on leave. I greeted her and she remembered me. She did correct me on the point of her name, because she was now divorced. I immediately asked her out for a drink, and she...

Answer to Why is it legal for a 16 year old to drive and put their and everyone else's lives in danger but yet they have to be 18 to possess a debit card?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:31:00 -0700

Why is it legal for a 16 year old to drive and put their and everyone else's lives in danger but yet they have to be 18 to possess a debit card?

Because IMHO, the United States has a love affair with laws. Most states in the US have a ridiculous number of laws... and they almost all say, "You cannot..." They don't mind taking you in the military when you're eighteen 'cause that's when you're young...

Answer to In your own personal opinion, should a 14 year old be made to keep their bedroom clean or should they be allowed to leave it messy if they choose because their room is their own space?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:17:25 -0700

In your own personal opinion, should a 14 year old be made to keep their bedroom clean or should they be allowed to leave it messy if they choose because their room is their own space?

My wife and I were split on this with myself falling solidly in the "if he wants to live in a pig sty, let him" camp. My wife wouldn't hear of it, and always asked that he clean his room. He moved out a couple of years back to a place with two of his friends. One day, during a...

Answer to If you were an Olympic athlete, how would you raise funds to attend?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:32:41 -0700

If you were an Olympic athlete, how would you raise funds to attend?

Many years ago, my sister made it to the Canadian Olympic team. After government funding was all taken into account, she still had to come up with $65,000 of her own money to be allowed to compete. I don't know about you, but that seems to me a bit excessive for an "amateur"...

Answer to Have you ever seen the same movie more than once?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:31:58 -0700

Have you ever seen the same movie more than once?

One Friday in 1977, I went to a double feature in Hailfax, Canada. The theatre was showing "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975) and "Phantom of the Paradise" (1974). I was so taken by these flics that I came back every night that week and re-watched them. I also went to...

Answer to Where can I find DVD's of old black and white movies?

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:08:01 -0700

Where can I find DVD's of old black and white movies?

The Warner Archive has several old movies and quite a few old TV series and made for TV movies. How it works is when you buy a movie, they burn you a copy. Therefore they only make copies for those who buy... no waste. Check it out... ...

Answer to Are there any movie sequals that you found just as good or better than the 1st?

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:48:34 -0700

Are there any movie sequals that you found just as good or better than the 1st?

Where to start... where to start... IMHO; "Aliens" (1986) was better than "Alien" (1979) "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) was better than "Star Wars" (1977) "Predator 2" (1990) was better than "Predator" (1987) "Piranha Part...

Answer to I'm 13 and going to high school, but I don't think I'm ready at all, and I'm having thoughts of dropping out. What should I do?

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:21:51 -0700

I'm 13 and going to high school, but I don't think I'm ready at all, and I'm having thoughts of dropping out. What should I do?

I was 16 when I dropped out of high school. And I have had a good life, got married to a good woman, and raised two good kids who are now out on their own. And although I wouldn't change a bit of the life I've lead, if I could, I would go back and finish high school. When I look back...

Answer to What is Terrapin Station famous for?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:27:55 -0700

What is Terrapin Station famous for?

The Dead, man. Hope the helps.

Answer to How long does someone have to sleep in order for it to be considered a coma?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:16:49 -0700

How long does someone have to sleep in order for it to be considered a coma?

Sleep and Coma are two completely separate things. So in answer to your question... As long as it takes before something affects that person's brain so that the person's state is considered a "Coma". Hope this helps.

Answer to What should I name this box of donuts?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:11:07 -0700

What should I name this box of donuts?

Eric. Hope this helps.

Answer to Why do some people have such a problem with emo/goth people? Who are they hurting? Why can't people just let them alone?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:06:50 -0700

Why do some people have such a problem with emo/goth people? Who are they hurting? Why can't people just let them alone?

[Seen on a T-shirt] "Just remember when you're laughing at me because I'm different... I'm laughing at you because you're all the same." Hope this helps.

Answer to If YOU came with Instructions what would they say?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:59:17 -0700

If YOU came with Instructions what would they say?

[Tattooed on the bottom of my foot] "If found, drop in nearest mailbox." Hope this helps.

Answer to When a music album goes out-of-print, then how do you buy the rights to get it reprinted?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:53:05 -0700

When a music album goes out-of-print, then how do you buy the rights to get it reprinted?

You can't. Publishing rights are a one way thing. Once a Record Company has the rights, they never relinquish them. There have been instances of songs that are sought for TV and/or movies that have become popular many years after going out of print. If they become popular enough the company...

Answer to What is one sitcom that is no longer on tv that you really miss?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:08:53 -0700

What is one sitcom that is no longer on tv that you really miss?

Sorry... can't do it. There are just too many... Top of my list are; Coupling (UK), Get Smart (US), and Kath and Kim (Aus). Hope this helps.

Answer to What is the real name of the song concerning "If I only had a Brain" from the Wizard of OZ?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:22:07 -0700

What is the real name of the song concerning "If I only had a Brain" from the Wizard of OZ?

"If I Only Had a Brain" (uncredited) Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg Music by Harold Arlen Sung by Ray Bolger and Judy Garland Hope this helps.

Answer to What's your favorite line from Casablanca? A) Here's looking at you kid. B) Round up the usual suspects. C) We'll always have Paris. D) This is the start of a beautiful relationship. E) other (you name it)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:20:11 -0700

What's your favorite line from Casablanca? A) Here's looking at you kid. B) Round up the usual suspects. C) We'll always have Paris. D) This is the start of a beautiful relationship. E) other (you name it)

Claude Rains stole that movie... in my opinion almost all the juiciest lines were spoken by him as Captain Renault. [Rick and Renault discussing Victor Laszlo's chances of escaping Casablanca] Captain Renault: This is the end of the chase. Rick: Twenty thousand francs says it...

Answer to How many people have still got a land line at home?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:04:59 -0700

How many people have still got a land line at home?

I'm in the Navy and work at Naval Headquarters. My land-line is still the most reliable way for the JOC (Joint Operations Centre) to reach me after hours. Hope this helps.

Answer to Is it a government's responsibility to provide it's citizens with healthcare?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:58:13 -0700

Is it a government's responsibility to provide it's citizens with healthcare?

It's a government's job to care and provide for its people. In most civilized nations this includes health care. The U.S. is a special case. For some reason the U.S. stop worshipping freedom as its golden calf some time back, and started worshipping the Dollar and it's gospel...

Answer to Why does food have to be broken down before our body can use it?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:44:55 -0700

Why does food have to be broken down before our body can use it?

Because it's hard to shove a cheeseburger into a single cell. Hope this helps.

Answer to Health care for all is a good idea but it's not going to be free or cheap. Agree or disagree?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:41:12 -0700

Health care for all is a good idea but it's not going to be free or cheap. Agree or disagree?

It is a good idea and it can be cheap. While my boys lived at home, the cost for health care for myself, my wife and two boys, was less than fifty dollars a month. That was the price for everything. That's here in Canada. In the U.S. it's gonna be a bitch, because the Insurance...

Answer to Have any of you walked out in the middle of a movie because it was just SO bad? What movie?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:46:55 -0700

Have any of you walked out in the middle of a movie because it was just SO bad? What movie?

I never pay to watch a movie that I know nothing about. So at least I don't go to "The Hurricane" (1999) expecting to see a natural disaster flic, instead of a semi-bio about a fighter spending time in prison for a crime he didn't commit. I did however get free tickets for...

Answer to A company manager wants to get a operating system. linux or windows ?? reasons please

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:33:23 -0700

A company manager wants to get a operating system. linux or windows ?? reasons please

Low cost... Easy of use... More Stable = Linux. And you don't have to worry about employees playing World of Warcraft while you're not looking. Hope this helps.

Answer to What brings you to this Site?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:09 -0700

What brings you to this Site?

A chance to be an insufferable know-it-all... and get points for it! Hope this helps.

Answer to Romans 8;26. '...The spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. ' If the Father is the Holy Spirit, then how can the Father intercede with himself?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:30 -0700

Romans 8;26. '...The spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. ' If the Father is the Holy Spirit, then how can the Father intercede with himself?

It loses something in the third translation. Hope this helps.

Answer to Do you think that it is right or wrong for someone that is psychic to profit off of there gifts and would you use them for any reason and why?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:57:32 -0700

Do you think that it is right or wrong for someone that is psychic to profit off of there gifts and would you use them for any reason and why?

I have no problem with a person profiting from their "psychic" gift. I do have a problem with those pretending to have this gift and preying off the gullible. And so far, in over fifty years, I've never met a true psychic. Hope this helps.

Answer to Are there any guys on AB that actually like the movie Titanic? I have never known a guy who does.=)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:47:09 -0700

Are there any guys on AB that actually like the movie Titanic? I have never known a guy who does.=)

I like that movie. It's not my favourite movie by Cameron, but I still like it. Hope this helps.

Answer to Someone as dumb as Sarah Palin almost became the Vice President, doesn't this prove that women have it easy?

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:09:37 -0700

Someone as dumb as Sarah Palin almost became the Vice President, doesn't this prove that women have it easy?

I find it hard to believe someone can use this sort of argument after eight years of Bush in the White House. Hope this helps.