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Answer to Are LCD monitors good for games? I heard that they were blurry and didn't update as quickly.

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 06:11:52 -0800

Are LCD monitors good for games? I heard that they were blurry and didn't update as quickly.

If you are looking to purchase - it is VERY good advice to check out a certain monitor at a local retailer before buying (online or off). If you are looking at specs online though, look very carefully at the refresh rate of an LCD. What is good for gaming is around 12ms-16ms (milliseconds)....

Answer to Do bigger tailpipes increase fuel consumption?

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 12:31:05 -0800

Do bigger tailpipes increase fuel consumption?

No, since this is at the END of the whole exhaust system. I'm assuming you're not talking about the muffler either, just the metal 'tip' that you can attach out of the muffler outlet tube. A wider diameter will have no effect in your fuel efficiency since the whole exhaust...

Answer to What is meant by Levi's Boot Cut jeans?

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 12:22:03 -0800

What is meant by Levi's Boot Cut jeans?

Boot cut simply means a wider 'flare' towards the bottom of the jeans. This will accomodate users who like to wear boots which tend to reach almost as high as the calves, since these specialized jeans will be able to fit outside the boots and thus, not look awkward.

Answer to Can I sell my house on my own, or do I need to use an agent?

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 12:17:53 -0800

Can I sell my house on my own, or do I need to use an agent?

What you are asking about is an FSBO sale - there are good and bad sides of doing this. Let's take a look at these points: When selling with no agent: * no agent commissions means more money for you. If a buyer comes with an agent, you will still usually fork up the 2-3% for his...

Answer to How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 18:31:21 -0700

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

There are several factors, needless to say, even if it's the same person counting, the # of licks will differ at each attempt. If you wanted to look at it semi-scientifically, the number of licks needed depend on these factors: * Pressure per square inch the tongue is applied to the...

Answer to What is a coupe?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:56:09 -0700

What is a coupe?

A 2-door car, but not necessarily a sports car. Examples of coupes are Hyundai Tiburon, Acura RSX, and Chevy Camaro. These cars have coupe versions available: Honda Accord and Civic and Mitsubishi Mirage.

Answer to What happened with the Mitsubishi Mirage line of sedans for 2003? They still have coupes that are model year 2003.

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:51:19 -0700

What happened with the Mitsubishi Mirage line of sedans for 2003? They still have coupes that are model year 2003.

Mitsubishi dropped the Mirage 4-door sedan line in favor of the newly released Lancer sedans, these only come in the 4-door variety. Its somewhat lesser sibling Mirage is still being sold as a 2003 model year model as a coupe only, giving consumers still a choice if they want the 2-door...

Answer to What is a drybrush?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:38:20 -0700

What is a drybrush?

A method of painting a model kit using a brush that has been dipped in paint but has most of the paint excess taken away, leaving a semi-dry brush with which you can apply weathered effects like dust, mud and snow on tanks, tank tracks, tires and house models.

Answer to What is an airbrush?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:35:55 -0700

What is an airbrush?

The process of applying paint using an air compressor and a spray tool. The airbrush tool usually consists of a paint container and the nozzle housing, with a tube connecting it to the compressor. Once the air flow is turned on, the painter must depress a switch or knob on the airbrush to let...

Answer to Which company makes the best model kits?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:31:30 -0700

Which company makes the best model kits?

When it comes to plastic scale model kits, I've experienced great things from Hasegawa ( planes and helicopters ) and Tamiya ( military and automotive ). If you are just starting out in modelling, these are sure-hits as far as accuracy and ease of construction and minimal faults in the...

Answer to Can I buy phones from overseas and use them in the US?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:23:15 -0700

Can I buy phones from overseas and use them in the US?

It depends on the specs of your phone. Most likely though, not. But if you really do like a certain model not offered in the US, check that it is compatible with a band available in the US ( cingular and t-mobile use CDMA 1900 ) so do your research into the phone specs thoroughly.

Answer to What is a CDMA?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:21:44 -0700

What is a CDMA?

Code-Division Multiple Access, a digital cellular technology that uses spread-spectrum techniques developed by Qualcomm. This is different from GSM. For example, some carriers in the US (ie. T-Mobile) use CDMA 1900, so a lot of phones brought from overseas will not function with the established...

Answer to What cut of beef is best for barbeque?

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 01:17:55 -0700

What cut of beef is best for barbeque?

Why the heck are there so many types of beef in the meat section? I mean, it's all from a cow right? Not exactly. I've been doing a LOT of barbequeing in my time, and have found that, like buying cars, you get what you pay for when buying beef for barbequeing - ie. steaks etc. In...