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Answer to What are blueprints, and why are they blue?

Sun, 20 Feb 2005 21:39:04 -0800

What are blueprints, and why are they blue?

In brief, blueprints are the architectural plans or drawings, usually of houses but also used for buildings as well. They are also usually used as white lines on a blue background, though I have seem them the other way around, and even with black lines on a white background. EDIT: Also,...

Answer to Does your right to remain silent mean that you don't ever have to respond to a police officer's question?

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:18:28 -0800

Does your right to remain silent mean that you don't ever have to respond to a police officer's question?

Yes. The 5th amendment protects the rights to self-incrimination, and the right to remain silent (one of the three rights demonstrated through the Miranda Rights [the others being the right to an attorney and the right to have an attorney provided if you cannot afford one] in the case of Miranda...

Answer to If someone weighs 80 kg on Earth, how much would they weigh on the Moon? On Mars?

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:09:30 -0800

If someone weighs 80 kg on Earth, how much would they weigh on the Moon? On Mars?

80 kg on Earth translates to roughly 29.8 kg on Ol' Luna, and about 68 kg on Mars. EDIT: The below comment is correct. I got my answer from www.onlineconversion.com.

Answer to What is RFID?

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 20:37:35 -0800

What is RFID?

RFID, Radio Frequency IDentification, is a technology that uses tiny computer chips smaller than a grain of sand to track items at a distance. RFID "spy chips" have been hidden in the packaging of Gillette razor products and in other products you might buy at a local Wal-Mart, Target,...

Answer to Can all "Freecell" games end successfully?

Sat, 11 Dec 2004 18:37:03 -0800

Can all "Freecell" games end successfully?

Nope. If you play MS Freecell, and go to "choose game" and enter -1 or -2, you will get two unwinnable games. If you look at the patterns of the cards, you'll see why.

Answer to What does U.N.C.L.E. stand for in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."?

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:15:55 -0800

What does U.N.C.L.E. stand for in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."?

United Network Command For Law And Enforcement

Answer to Which is correct, "as if it was" or "as if it were"?

Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:54:50 -0700

Which is correct, "as if it was" or "as if it were"?

"As if it was." Take "it" out of context and conjugate the verb "to be." You would say (in past tense) he/she/it was, not he/she/it were. You only use "were" after you, they, or we. Edit due to Kim's comment: You're absolutely right. Sorry I...

Answer to What is deuce?

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:37:35 -0700

What is deuce?

A deuce is any tie in the score starting with 40-40. This means that if the score is love-love, 15-15, or 30-30, it is not a deuce. But any ties after that are considered deuces.

Answer to What is the difference between taking digital .jpeg pictures versus .gif ones?

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:06:07 -0700

What is the difference between taking digital .jpeg pictures versus .gif ones?

If you're talking about a digital camera, then you're better off using the JPEG. Why? The JPEG has a much higher quality because it uses nearly all the colors that the camera captured. The GIF, on the other hand, is limited to 256 colors, and while this can be useful for compression,...

Answer to How does the no-ad scoring system work?

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:04:40 -0700

How does the no-ad scoring system work?

If you're aware of how the advantage system works (as I believe I've explained it in another question in this section), then this answer is easy. The no-ad system is just that; there are no advantage points. The first person to score 15-30-45-Game, wins. Even if the score is a deuce,...

Answer to How do I delete the contents of the drop-down history list in Windows Mediaplayer?

Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:44:38 -0700

How do I delete the contents of the drop-down history list in Windows Mediaplayer?

With WMP open, click the Tools menu, and choose options. Select the "Privacy" tab and click the "Clear History" button. You can also check "Clear CD/DVD" history to be on the safe side. If you're tired of clearing the history repeatedly, you can uncheck the...

Answer to I constantly get the same annoying pop-up that says "Your computer clock may wrong." Where is this coming from and how can I get rid of it? I have my Netscape preferences set to block pop-ups.

Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:40:15 -0700

I constantly get the same annoying pop-up that says "Your computer clock may wrong." Where is this coming from and how can I get rid of it? I have my Netscape preferences set to block pop-ups.

Well, make sure your computer clock is right, first. :) But other than that, your computer may be infested with spy-ware and/or adware. These are annoying little programs that take a look at the patterns of websites you visit, and give you popups accordingly. To get rid of these adware and...

Answer to What exercises can I do to help me sing from my diaphragm?

Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:37:24 -0700

What exercises can I do to help me sing from my diaphragm?

One good practice I've learned is to breathe through a straw. The sucking motion you do is similar to that of breathing through your diaphragm. EDIT: Sorry, if you do it right then it works. If you want an easier way to do it, then try bending over til your hands touch the floor (but your...

Answer to I see JT WROS written on some checks next to the person's name. What does this mean?

Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:19:17 -0700

I see JT WROS written on some checks next to the person's name. What does this mean?

This website would be helpful: http://www.canadianmoneysaver.ca/rc_drips_spp_helpful.aspx It stands for joint tenant with right of survivorship. This means that if one owner of the joint account were to die, the shares go to the surviving owner without going through the estate. Hope this...

Answer to Where did the term "the 411" originate?

Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:16:53 -0700

Where did the term "the 411" originate?

When you dial 411, you are sent to your local information. An operator will help you to find a number or a person or a location anywhere in that particular region. It's really neat. "The 411" parallels information. When someone asks for the 411 on something, they're usually...

Answer to How does the scoring work in the case of a tie?

Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:15:18 -0700

How does the scoring work in the case of a tie?

A tie is known as a "deuce". This is when the score is 40-all (or higher). In tennis, a player must win by two points. So, until a player scores two points in a row after a tie, the game continues. Each point after the deuce is called an advantage point. So, for instance, say the score...

Answer to Is there any way to re-install Internet Explorer without re-installing Windows 2000?

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:08:30 -0800

Is there any way to re-install Internet Explorer without re-installing Windows 2000?

Indeed, just follow this http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/ie6sp1/default.asp link. Then select your language and press "Go" on the right side of the window, and follow the installation instructions.

Answer to What exactly is rich text? How is it different from normal text?

Sun, 07 Dec 2003 21:15:22 -0800

What exactly is rich text? How is it different from normal text?

Well, that link in the post before mine is not an example of rich text, it's an example of a flaming ugly gif file. Rich text does include bold, underline, italicized, etc, but it also includes other font formats, like strikethrough, shadow, emboss, multiple colors, multiple fonts, and...

Answer to I'm seeing this person -- she's 21, and I'm 18. Is that 3 year age difference a big deal?

Sat, 29 Nov 2003 23:48:33 -0800

I'm seeing this person -- she's 21, and I'm 18. Is that 3 year age difference a big deal?

Of course not. If the two of you really like each other and enjoy each other's company, there should be no limit to the age you two are. There was never any unwritten law saying you should date someone within a year of your age. After all, age is merely a number, and if you're both on...

Answer to What is a prime number?

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 21:53:13 -0800

What is a prime number?

A prime number is any whole integer that is only divisible by 1 and itself. If you try to divide it by any other integer, you will not end up with a whole number (a number without a decimal).

Answer to Is zero considered an even or odd number, or neither?

Sun, 09 Nov 2003 17:24:07 -0800

Is zero considered an even or odd number, or neither?

It's neither. Both zero and 1 are what are known as composite numbers. And yes, 0 is divisable by 2. 0/2=0. EDIT: Ok. It's a faulty answer. Quit rating me several months after I posted this.

Answer to What US states do not observe Daylight Savings Time?

Sun, 09 Nov 2003 17:19:39 -0800

What US states do not observe Daylight Savings Time?

Arizona is currently the only state that doesn't observe DST.