Answerbag: Astaroth's answers

Answer to What does 2+2=

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:42:32 -0800

What does 2+2=

Well, it's actually many things: -A mathematical operation -An addition resulting in the number 4 -Two numbers separated by a symbol called plus -Two numbers separated by a symbol called cross I could probably go on, by I think these are anough interpretations.

Answer to What are some of your PERSONAL quotes?

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:10:00 -0800

What are some of your PERSONAL quotes?

"Beauty is something relative that becomes absolute in the eyes of someone in love" - Astaroth

Answer to What would happen if all superheroes really existed but there were no super villains to fight against?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:12:48 -0800

What would happen if all superheroes really existed but there were no super villains to fight against?

Eventually one of the superheroes would fall in love with a man or woman that is already engaged. Blinded by fury and envy would kill the fianze and take the man or woman by force. Now you have a Villain.

Answer to If you could make a new religion, what would it be?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:08:27 -0800

If you could make a new religion, what would it be?

"The Cult of the Only One Life Believers" It would teach to its followers that life is one and only one and have to be focused on maximize their happiness, because there will be no other chance. The rest would happen just by chain reaction.

Answer to What is a person from Lake Titicaca called???

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:38:04 -0800

What is a person from Lake Titicaca called???

Well, actually there is not a city called like that...only the lake is called that way. Now the lake is half on Peru (in the "state" of Puno...called Puneños), and the other half is on Bolivia (in the "state" of La Paz...called Paceños). Hope this clarifies...

Answer to Who is your hero?

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:06:48 -0700

Who is your hero?

Thru PRACTICAL, DIRECT and PERSONAL application of the meaning of the word "hero", I guess that my only hero has been a guy in elemmentary school that saved me from the hands of the local bully (I was going to have a miserable end for having a big mouth). Well I do not remember the name...

Answer to What's a good, 3 MP or higher, cheap, and durable model of digital camera?

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:52:20 -0700

What's a good, 3 MP or higher, cheap, and durable model of digital camera?

The best value in cameras today, and I mean the most you can get for your money is the Fujifilm Finepix S5200: -5.1 Mepixels -10x Optical Zoom -1.8 LCD -A very fine integrated lens with a more than reliable technology (Real Photo). -High quality Audio/Video -A wide range of automatic...

Answer to Does getting bit by a turtle hurt?

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:11:07 -0700

Does getting bit by a turtle hurt?

Not only it does hurt...but most importantly they will bite every time they have the chance. It is hard to explain, because certainly they are not mean animals, but is just like they bite (and won't let go) by instinct anything that gets in range and moves. They do not have teeth, but...

Answer to What is a Somniloquy?

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:32:39 -0700

What is a Somniloquy?

A sleep disorder that causes people to talk while sleeping.

Answer to Why do people talk in their sleep?

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:29:56 -0700

Why do people talk in their sleep?

Sleep-talking actual (scientific) name is "Somniloquy". It is caused by temporary arousals (or peeks) during the NREM and REM phases of sleep, which stands for Rapid Eyes Movement. This is the phase when we have dreams, and the neuron activity is quite similar to the activity registered...

Answer to I have a lot of pictures on my computer and no place else. I'm afraid of my hard drive crashing or something horrible to make them all disappear forever! What can I do? There are way too many to burn them, it would take hours. Thanks!!

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:55:23 -0700

I have a lot of pictures on my computer and no place else. I'm afraid of my hard drive crashing or something horrible to make them all disappear forever! What can I do? There are way too many to burn them, it would take hours. Thanks!!

There are many ways to backup, but I would recommend 2 of them: -Burn DVDs, which with a 4x unit is not as slow as people may think and you can burn batches of 4.5 Gb on each one (which for pictures is a lot). -Buy an External USB Hard Drive, which is very fast and for example a 250 Gb...

Answer to How do I erase old programs that I dont want on my computer , I feel like it's slowing my system down If I could clear my harddrive that would be great how do I do that ?

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:03:06 -0700

How do I erase old programs that I dont want on my computer , I feel like it's slowing my system down If I could clear my harddrive that would be great how do I do that ?

The most recommendable way to eliminate programs (on a Windows OS) is to use the "Remove Programs" application on the Control Panel (Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs). Using the "Remove Programs" will not only erase the program folder but also the...

Answer to WHERE DOES BEHAVE COME FROM? WHAT IS "HAVE" AS IN BEHAVE?

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:39:36 -0700

WHERE DOES BEHAVE COME FROM? WHAT IS "HAVE" AS IN BEHAVE?

The word initiated between 1400 and 1450 AD and of course is formed from "be" (as an intensive prefix) and "have" as a verb. It's most earlist meaning was the "possess or to have oneself" or in other words "to conduct oneself in a particular way"....

Answer to What is a cheese knife, and how is it different from a regular knife?

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:12:29 -0700

What is a cheese knife, and how is it different from a regular knife?

In a few words a cheese knife is one that is designed to avoid the cheese to stick to it. And that is what differentiate it from a regular knife (the non-stick property). There are many types, as there are types of cheese...tall, short, long, with holes, without holes. If you are a cheese...

Answer to Afterlife,do you believe??im a pagan and i believe in reincarnation,what are your beliefs and why?

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:02:39 -0700

Afterlife,do you believe??im a pagan and i believe in reincarnation,what are your beliefs and why?

I believe that our existence, our thoughs and the notions we believe in are possible because blood runs in our veins, that blood irrigates our brain with oxigen processed in our lungs, which makes sinapsis among neurons (brain cells) possible...so we think. Once the heart stops, the lungs...

Answer to I'm a Christian and was raised believing sex before marriage is a sin. But what if I want it to happen now? Should I put my religious beliefs above what I want?

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 01:41:30 -0700

I'm a Christian and was raised believing sex before marriage is a sin. But what if I want it to happen now? Should I put my religious beliefs above what I want?

I've always though that you can have sex when you are mature enough to understand the consequences of sex...say having a child, sexual transmitted diseases and hurting someone else's feelings (sex is not a game for everyone, there are sentiments involved). About your beliefs...quite...

Answer to Why do kids have to do work in school that they will never use after they graduate?

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:10:45 -0700

Why do kids have to do work in school that they will never use after they graduate?

"Modern" school education is based on generalization, meaning that everyone has to learn a little about everything..which is supposed to help once you decide what are you going to specifically learn as a career. I personally think that they should, thru testing and measurement of...

Answer to If astronauts eventually bring back rocks from Mars, is there any chance that we also could be bringing back some harmful, alien microbes?

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:48:12 -0700

If astronauts eventually bring back rocks from Mars, is there any chance that we also could be bringing back some harmful, alien microbes?

Well, if you want to visualize what would happen if this theory would prove right, then watch the Andromeda Strain (based on a novel by Micheal Crichton). In the novel/movie they explore the possibility of an alien virus coming back in a satellite, and how the government is prepared for this...

Answer to How can some people think being gay is right? (No Affence To Them!)

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:09:42 -0700

How can some people think being gay is right? (No Affence To Them!)

Because what is right and what is wrong evolves in time. There is actually no such thing as right or wrong, but place and time. What is right in America, can be wrong in South America. What is wrong today, was probably right a few years back. Homosexuality has been around anough time now,...

Answer to What is it if there is the most important decision in your life? Why?

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:35:19 -0700

What is it if there is the most important decision in your life? Why?

To have a child or not. Definitely. Nietzche wrote (not exactly in this words): "I will ask this question as a probe to measure how deep is your soul. Do you think you should bear children? Are you, an acummulation of defects, ready to teach a young one how to be a good human being?"...

Answer to Is patriotism a good thing?

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 02:33:50 -0700

Is patriotism a good thing?

Well, the most common definition of patriotism is: "Love of and devotion to one's country." To that extent I think it is a good thing, unless it is an extremist thing. On the other hand I think that your loyalties can change if your country changes. Then you can be patriotic for...

Answer to Which is the closest star to earth?

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 14:24:26 -0700

Which is the closest star to earth?

Of course is the Sun, but I guess you wanted to know the closest star to our planetary system, and that is Proxima Centauri, which is in the Alpha Centauri star system. That is the nearest star to the solar system, and is located in the constellation of Centaurus which is 4.2 light years away...

Answer to If I saw my friend's boyfriend cheating with another girl should I go back and tell my friend?

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 14:15:20 -0700

If I saw my friend's boyfriend cheating with another girl should I go back and tell my friend?

People often confuse the word "friend" for "acquantaince". Being friends means loyalty, caring, tolerance and a special kind of love. If this person is really your friend then the answer is an absolute YES!! Even if you think that your friend can get mad with you, you can...

Answer to DVD's will no longer play on my computer. I have the sound, but no picture...just a blue screen where the picture should play. It worked fine one day and the next it didn't. What could be the problem? Possibly a file accidentally erased and a fi

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:59:25 -0700

DVD's will no longer play on my computer. I have the sound, but no picture...just a blue screen where the picture should play. It worked fine one day and the next it didn't. What could be the problem? Possibly a file accidentally erased and a fi

Every DVD software have what it is called "codecs". There are generic codecs, that should be pre-installed on any program and there some specific codecs for some video or sound types of files. If you are using Windows Media Player, I would recommend you to re-install it, or to update...

Answer to Who regulates soccer and how do they do it?

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:57:40 -0700

Who regulates soccer and how do they do it?

Football "Soccer" is regulated by the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) or International Federation of Associated Football in English. They do it thru their Main Body, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland and all the Confederations throughout the...

Answer to Where do you live?

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:52:22 -0700

Where do you live?

I was born in Lima, the Capital of Peru (South America)...more specifically in the city of Miraflores, right by the beach. I now live in beautiful Palm Desert, California, USA (a city in the Greater Palm Springs Area). A very nice area to live and to visit too, of course :)

Answer to What's the most expensive thing in the world?

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:29:19 -0700

What's the most expensive thing in the world?

According to the information I have found on the Internet, the most expensive thing in the world is Californium-252, which is a man-made isotope that is produced in nuclear reactors. It has a relatively short half-life of 2.65 years. It emits alpha radiation, and is a strong emitter of neutrons....

Answer to Is it a good idea for parents to promise to reward academic achievements with cash?

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:26:24 -0700

Is it a good idea for parents to promise to reward academic achievements with cash?

Academic achievements will anyway pay in cash in the future (better education = better job), so why not let them get used to it :) You have to think about the amount though. You cannot give a lot of money to a kid, and not a little money to a teen. Also, the reward have to be according with...

Answer to A friend has falsely accused me of stealing money. How should I handle this?

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:15:32 -0700

A friend has falsely accused me of stealing money. How should I handle this?

If he actually thinks you are a thief...he is not your friend. Just cross him out of your list and forget about it. Anybody else that believe him/her should be out of your list too. If he has "proof" of any kind to make a formal accusation...get a lawyer!!! (Just kidding, of course...

Answer to Is "Anathemic" a real word? And if so, what does it mean?

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:08:53 -0700

Is "Anathemic" a real word? And if so, what does it mean?

"Anathemic" is not a word accepted by, at least, the respected English dictionaries. However, there are some words very alike..which I will list just in case: -Anthemic: Pertaining to music that has the quality of an anthem. -Anathema: A formal eclesiastical curse involving...

Answer to Does the universe have a center?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:11:24 -0700

Does the universe have a center?

Astronomers claim that there is a center..where everything supposedly started with the big bang....but actually...well nobody knows for sure. There is no actual way to prove it, unless you just streamline the fact that everything seems to be orbitating around something else (planets-stars, even...

Answer to What happens if an unstoppable object, hits an immovable object, and both of the objects are indestructible?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:02:40 -0700

What happens if an unstoppable object, hits an immovable object, and both of the objects are indestructible?

The universe would collapse in a single flash of light, due to the unimaginable amount of energy that would be released by such an amazing encounter of superlative forces.

Answer to Who are you?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 02:13:45 -0700

Who are you?

I really do not know yet...at my 33 I'm still trying to figure out what means to be a living entity (alledgedly rational) in the third planet of a planetary system in the "universe". So far I know that at least 95% of my life have been based on chance (aka random events) like...

Answer to What are some tips on being "mysterious"?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 02:03:20 -0700

What are some tips on being "mysterious"?

Being enigmatic is an art, and some people exploit it very well with woman, coworkers, the boss and even friends. Here some tips: -Be busy and unavailable, but never say why (when asked reply with indirect things) -Keep your personal life to yourself, when people talk about them just...

Answer to What are your top 5 funniest movies of all time?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:47:28 -0700

What are your top 5 funniest movies of all time?

I'm not very fond of the genre, but here is my top five (in the following order): 1.The Dinner Game (Le diner de cons) 2.The Caveman 3.Trading Places 4.True Lies 5.Captain Pantoja and the Special Forces (Pantaleon y las Visitadoras)

Answer to How to get a free cell phone without credit card imformation

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:34:39 -0700

How to get a free cell phone without credit card imformation

That is why there are "Prepaid cell phone" plans like Boost Mobile or Cingular Prepaid. No credit checks, no contracts, no nothing. You can pay for the cell phone and every time you need more minutes you buy a prepaid card. Sometimes they have specials in cell phones if you but a...

Answer to What is the weirdest cartoon you've ever seen?

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:29:36 -0700

What is the weirdest cartoon you've ever seen?

Well, if you include in the "cartoons" all Japanimation (Anime or Manga)...definitely the weirdest ones are there...just watch Akira or Ghost in the Shell the Movie, among many many others.

Answer to What one person owns the most land in the world?

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:25:16 -0700

What one person owns the most land in the world?

According to the Forbes article "This Land is My Land," Mr. Ted Turner individually owns the most land in the United States, which probably makes him the person who owns more land in the world. Turner's holdings are comprise roughly 1,800,000 acres spread across half a dozen states....

Answer to What is the best form of exercise besides running and swimming?

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:16:29 -0700

What is the best form of exercise besides running and swimming?

One very good and complete exercise is Tennis. You have to run, jump, duck and use your arms. It develops hand-eye coordination....and it's FUN, is actually a game and gives you the opportunity to share with other people. You can even have a playing buddy...to play against him or together against...

Answer to The FIFA 2006 match ball is divided in how many parts?

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:26:21 -0700

The FIFA 2006 match ball is divided in how many parts?

If you mean the FIFA 2006 Soccer World Cup, the Championship is divided in the following way: -Elimination (or Qualification) Stage: The majority of countries in the world participate in this stage, which last about 2 years, and starts about 2.5 years before the cup starts. Only 32 countries...

Answer to I have a high platelet count of 519. My doctor says my blood work looks normal. What is the implication of a high platelet count and should I be concerned?

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:10:06 -0700

I have a high platelet count of 519. My doctor says my blood work looks normal. What is the implication of a high platelet count and should I be concerned?

First of all, I'm no Doctor in Medicine, and the following information is generic and may vary depending on the person's age and specific situations, also in your case you said that the Doctor told you your blood work is normal, so you shouldn't be worried. Anyway, the following information will...

Answer to What is life all about? Really...

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 02:10:23 -0700

What is life all about? Really...

Yeah, giving....but giving good things.

Answer to What would be the one most useful thing to bring to college?

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 02:07:35 -0700

What would be the one most useful thing to bring to college?

Your willingness to study real hard. Everything else is accessory. Tools are useless without the inclination of the user to try and do things right. People in third world, poor countries go to college with pen and paper, and loaned, second hand books. They do not even dream about having a PC,...

Answer to How does God feel about gay marriage?

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:59:07 -0700

How does God feel about gay marriage?

If there is such thing as God, I do not think that anybody on Earth (or the rest of the universe for that matter) could tell what God thinks about this or that. What I think is whatever created life, gave it free will, and we must take our free will and do with it whatever we want but step on...

Answer to What is the abbreviation of the word "abbreviation" this might be a useless quesiton, but I'd really like to know if there is one and what it is.

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:13:22 -0700

What is the abbreviation of the word "abbreviation" this might be a useless quesiton, but I'd really like to know if there is one and what it is.

According to Wikipedia, the two accepted abbreviations for the word "abbreviation" are: Abbr., and Abbrev.

Answer to If you could solve one of history's "unsolved mysteries" which would you choose?

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:07:19 -0700

If you could solve one of history's "unsolved mysteries" which would you choose?

The Rosswell incident. Was it an alien ship? I think that a few things can shake and change the world as much as knowing for sure that we are not alone in the universe.

Answer to My plasma TV is making a high-pitched whining noise. It works fine, the noise is just annoying. Can this be fixed?

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:03:15 -0700

My plasma TV is making a high-pitched whining noise. It works fine, the noise is just annoying. Can this be fixed?

If you recently bought it most probably is still on warranty. As no noises should come from the TV (besides the ones out of the speaker) you should enforce your warranty as soon as possible. Even if the TV is working fine, there is no way to know if that high pitched noises will evolve in...

Answer to Why do we say something is out of whack? What's a whack?

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:41:49 -0700

Why do we say something is out of whack? What's a whack?

According with Dictionary.com: "Out of whack" Informally means improperly ordered or balanced; not functioning correctly. The following is an extract from "World Wide Worlds", that support the notion that "out of whack" means "out of order" or...

Answer to When did you choose to be straight?

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:18:00 -0700

When did you choose to be straight?

I do not think I chose it, I think that at some point I just knew it. That "some point" was when I was probably 10 or 11 and noticed that for me that only thing I could do with my "guy" friends was to play soccer or go skateboarding, while I was starting to feel that I could...

Answer to What is an easy way to charge your credit card for lets say $1,000 and turn that into cash, without a cash advance?

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:01:10 -0700

What is an easy way to charge your credit card for lets say $1,000 and turn that into cash, without a cash advance?

Well, for me the easiest way would be to look for somebody who is going to spend an X amount of dollars in cash, and pay the item with the credit card and get the cash from him. It's a totally normal transaction and you end up with the cash money. Of course you will still need to pay for the debt...

Answer to What is a Pedometer?

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:14:25 -0700

What is a Pedometer?

A device that counts the number of strides taken by the wearer by responding to the impact of the wearer's steps

Answer to Is there an equation that will estimate how many steps you have walked in your lifetime?

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:10:56 -0700

Is there an equation that will estimate how many steps you have walked in your lifetime?

According with the study "Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise", with more than 200 participants (men and women) and published in 2004 an average man walks 7192 steps a day, while an average woman walks 5210 steps per day. There was a wide variation among participants, but the...

Answer to When does a man's penis stop growing?

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:59:07 -0700

When does a man's penis stop growing?

According to Wikipedia: When a boy enters puberty, after his testicles begin to grow his penis begins to enlarge, just like the rest of his genitals. The penis grows longer until the age of 18, but growth in width only begins at the age of 13. During the process, pubic hair grows above and...

Answer to Is a chicken's egg soft and elongated soon after being laid, or does it have a hard shell straight away?

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:34:33 -0700

Is a chicken's egg soft and elongated soon after being laid, or does it have a hard shell straight away?

Eggs are soft while into the animal and get hard shell on contact with air and a cooler temperature. As a matter of fact their shape results from the egg being forced through the oviduct. Muscles contract the oviduct behind the egg, pushing it forward. The egg's wall is still shapeable, and the...

Answer to Why do moths like lights so much?

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:23:52 -0700

Why do moths like lights so much?

The reason for moths to be apparently attracted to light is not known. It is thought that moths may navigate by maintaining a constant angular relationship to a bright celestial light (such as the moon), but when encountering a bright artificial light they navigate by maintaining a constant...

Answer to How do you make beer?

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:21:04 -0700

How do you make beer?

Though the process of brewing beer is complex and varies considerably, the basic stages that are consistent are outlined below. There may be additional filtration steps between stages. Mashing: The first phase of brewing, in which the malted grains are crushed and soaked in warm water in...

Answer to What are the buttons on a keyboard that you can press to search the page by using a keyword

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:15:37 -0700

What are the buttons on a keyboard that you can press to search the page by using a keyword

I think you mean "to find an specific text on a page, by using a string of characters (or keyword)". If this is the case the key combination is CTRL-F (enables the "find" window). By entering a specific keyword and pressing "find next", that keyword will be...

Answer to Why is the concept of elasticity of demand useful to marketing managers?

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:09:39 -0700

Why is the concept of elasticity of demand useful to marketing managers?

It is very useful because you can know what to expect in terms of the demand of your product, if you make a variation in the price. "Price elasticity of demand" is the percentage of change in demand given a variation in the price. A product is "elastic" if when the price...

Answer to How do you find the center of gravity on a given system?

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:18:16 -0700

How do you find the center of gravity on a given system?

The video is self explanatory. Enjoy!!

Answer to What are the top ten major cultural differences between the U.S. and the U.K.?

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:14:04 -0700

What are the top ten major cultural differences between the U.S. and the U.K.?

Well, here are some more: -You cannot tell how an American looks like, because of the diversity. In general a Brit looks like a Brit. -If they look alike, you can tell who is the American and who is the Brit by looking at their cars. The American car is always huge. -You can tell too, if you...

Answer to What do you need for scale modeling?

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:09:24 -0700

What do you need for scale modeling?

The video is self-explanatory. Enjoy!!

Answer to What is Muay Thai?

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:08:38 -0700

What is Muay Thai?

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a traditional martial art that originated in Thailand, as the name suggest. It is oftenly called Kick Boxing in the US, but the rules differ. In Muay Thai you can use (besides of your fists), your head, elbows, knees, and of course your legs (all of it) and feet to...

Answer to What is the sound barrier? And what is the sonic boom?

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:12:06 -0700

What is the sound barrier? And what is the sonic boom?

The sound barrier is the apparent physical threshold that "prevents" large objets from becoming supersonic. When a large object "breaks the speed of sound" a "sonic boom" can be heard. The next video shows a Concord breaking the speed of sound, and you can also...

Answer to What is the fastest way to fold a t-shirt?

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 01:14:42 -0700

What is the fastest way to fold a t-shirt?

The video shows a way that beats by far the one everybody knows. I've tried it myself and after 4 or 5 times you are already a master (note that the right hand after bringing the top part to the bottom, pinches the bottom before pulling the left hand out.) A definite timesaver for guys and girls...

Answer to What does a nuclear explosion look like?

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:44:39 -0700

What does a nuclear explosion look like?

Well, saying that it looks like a giant mushroom is not enough, so (even as it is something most have already seen), watch the video. Which shows a nuclear explosion from different angles (kind of new).

Answer to I don't know how to cook even simple plain fried rice. What should I do?

Tue, 23 May 2006 01:18:37 -0700

I don't know how to cook even simple plain fried rice. What should I do?

Buy a "Cooking for Dummies" book and practice, practice, practice!!! Look for a friend that wants to learn too, get a random (entry level) recipe every weekend and cook together. Go online and look for Cooking Forums, ask questions about tricks and basics. Look for somebody that cooks...

Answer to What is the most effective method for managing your time?

Tue, 23 May 2006 01:08:58 -0700

What is the most effective method for managing your time?

Straight and to the point.....the always useful piece of paper and a pencil. Every night made a list of the things that you need to do the next day. Make always three categories: 1. The urgent, 2. The important and 3. The irrelevant (ok to let them go). Priorize every one of them. The next...

Answer to What is a foot-fault?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:50:19 -0800

What is a foot-fault?

Fault commited if the serving player steps on the court line while serving (he can only touch or tresspass the line after actually hitting the ball with the racquet).

Answer to What is a match point?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:48:07 -0800

What is a match point?

When one of the players has the chance to win the match with his/her next point, that chance is called Match Point.

Answer to What is a set point?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:46:57 -0800

What is a set point?

When one of the players has the chance to win the Set with his/her next point, that chance is called Set Point.

Answer to What is a break point?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:45:27 -0800

What is a break point?

When the Non-Serving player has a chance to "break" the Serving Player, this is winning a game he/she is not serving, that chance is called a break point.

Answer to What is an ad-out?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:43:32 -0800

What is an ad-out?

When in Deuce (Tie or 40-40 in a game), if the Non-Serving Player scores a point he/she is said to be in Advantage Out.

Answer to What is an ad-in?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:42:54 -0800

What is an ad-in?

When in Deuce (Tie or 40-40 in a game), if the Serving Player scores a point he/she is said to be in Advantage In.

Answer to What is a deuce?

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:41:12 -0800

What is a deuce?

Deuce is the "tennis slang" for TIE. It is used whenever a game score is 40-40 (also known as 40-ALL).

Answer to What is a MBPS?

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:29:43 -0800

What is a MBPS?

Megabits per second. A measure unit for the speed of networking / internet data transmission.

Answer to What is a UTP Cable?

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:28:34 -0800

What is a UTP Cable?

Stands for Universal Twisted Pair Cable. The most common type of cable for networking.

Answer to What are virus?

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:58:02 -0700

What are virus?

A program or piece of code that loads on your computer without permission or knowledge and runs against your wishes. They are mandmade and capable of self-replication, using large amount of space and memory bringing the system to a halt. It can also write or delete documents and erase other...

Answer to What is a malware?

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:53:22 -0700

What is a malware?

Any type of software created for malicious purposes, such as stealing information, destroying files, etc. I.e. Computer Viruses, Spyware, etc.

Answer to What is a Daemon?

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:46:36 -0700

What is a Daemon?

A program or process that sits idly in the background until it is invoked to perform its task. As used in "Mailer-Daemon".

Answer to What is a SMTP?

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:44:14 -0700

What is a SMTP?

Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to send e-mail between servers.

Answer to What is a POP3?

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:42:58 -0700

What is a POP3?

Stands for Post Office Protocol. A protocol used to retrieve e-mail from a mail server. The most used version if POP3.

Answer to What is a THAC0?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:11:21 -0800

What is a THAC0?

Stands for "To hit armor class 0". An standard to determine how much a character needs to roll on a dice to hit another chracter or monster with AC 0. Based on that you need to add or reduce points for rolling hits against superior or inferior AC types.

Answer to What is a AC?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:08:28 -0800

What is a AC?

Stands for Armor Class. The type of armor in numeric terms, which helps calculating if an attack actually hits and harms a character.

Answer to What is a PC?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:06:44 -0800

What is a PC?

Stands for Player Character. A person in the game that is controlled by one of the players.

Answer to What is a GameMaster?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:05:55 -0800

What is a GameMaster?

The person who moderates a session of RPG, making sure that the rules are being followed and describing the settings, as well as playing NPCs and Monsters. Depending on the game can have different names such as Dungeon Master, Dream Master, Game Moderator, etc.

Answer to What is a NPC?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:03:47 -0800

What is a NPC?

Stands for Non Player Character. A person in the RPG that is controlled by the GameMaster.

Answer to What is a RPG?

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:01:02 -0800

What is a RPG?

Stands for Role Playing Game. A popular type of game where the players take the rol of an imaginary character, usually moderated by a GameMaster.

Answer to What is a FIT?

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:35:06 -0700

What is a FIT?

Stands for Foreign Individual Traveler. A person (or persons in the same family unit) travelling to a foreign destination.

Answer to What is a group?

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:33:13 -0700

What is a group?

Several people from different family units travelling together to the same destination and sharing the same tours and facilities.

Answer to What is an OS?

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:30:23 -0700

What is an OS?

Stands for Operating System. The core software application that runs and manages all hardware drivers needed for the PC to operate, and its resources. It also allows all other software installed in the computer to run.

Answer to What is a SUV?

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:26:02 -0700

What is a SUV?

Stands for Sport Utility Vehicle. Originally a strong and powerful, 5 door with closed cargo space. Now some mini-SUV models can be found.

Answer to What is a PDA?

Thu, 17 Jun 2004 01:42:38 -0700

What is a PDA?

PDA stands for "Personal Digital Assistant". Usually a handheld device used for personal and business organization purposes.

Answer to What is a pedigree?

Sun, 11 Apr 2004 23:22:28 -0700

What is a pedigree?

A list of the ancestors of a purebred animal.

Answer to What do you consider a cult?

Fri, 09 Apr 2004 14:48:38 -0700

What do you consider a cult?

A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.

Answer to What is a religion?

Fri, 09 Apr 2004 14:48:04 -0700

What is a religion?

Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

Answer to What is the United States of America?

Sat, 03 Apr 2004 12:34:21 -0800

What is the United States of America?

A country of central and northwest North America with coastlines on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It includes the noncontiguous states of Alaska and Hawaii and various island territories in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. The area now occupied by the contiguous 48 states was originally...

Answer to What is a state?

Sat, 03 Apr 2004 12:31:14 -0800

What is a state?

One of the more or less internally autonomous territorial and political units composing a federation under a sovereign government.

Answer to What is a DVD?

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:48:05 -0800

What is a DVD?

Stands for "Digital Versatile Disc". Some sources suggest "Digital Video Disc" and even "Digital Video Display". Can be found as DVD-R or RW, where the R stands for "Recorder" and the RW for "Re-Writable".

Answer to What is a post-hole?

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:18:13 -0800

What is a post-hole?

A hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post.

Answer to What is etymology?

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:54:42 -0800

What is etymology?

The origin and historical development of a linguistic form as shown by determining its basic elements, earliest known use, and changes in form and meaning, tracing its transmission from one language to another, identifying its cognates in other languages, and reconstructing its ancestral form...