Answerbag: Fuzzzy's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/4487 New Answerbag answers from Fuzzzy Wed, 30 May 2012 00:56:44 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:56:44 -0700 Answer to How much does it cost to set up a wendys restaurant http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019605 How much does it cost to set up a wendys restaurant<br /><br />According to Franchise Mall ( http://www.thefranchisemall.com/franchises/details/11156-0-Wendys.htm ) Total Investment: $250,000-$600,000 Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000 Royalty Fee: 4% Advertising Fee: N/A Please Note: The operators of Wendy&#039;s, may not have verified the accuracy of... Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:49:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019605 Answer to Anyone have any ideas what I can make with some smoked salmon I have in the freezer. Sandwich spreads, casserole or ??? Recipe would be appreciated http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019560 Anyone have any ideas what I can make with some smoked salmon I have in the freezer. Sandwich spreads, casserole or ??? Recipe would be appreciated<br /><br />Smoked salmon spread 2 cups dairy sour cream 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut in thin strips 1/4 cup chopped chives or sliced green onions Beat sour cream into cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Blend in lox and chives or onions. Chill and serve... Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:31:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019560 Answer to Is the wrap attribute of <textarea> still in use, is it deprecated? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019475 Is the wrap attribute of <textarea> still in use, is it deprecated?<br /><br />In some versions of Netscape and Microsoft browsers, this attribute controls word-wrap behavior. A value of off for the attribute forces the &lt;textarea&gt; not to wrap text, so the viewer must manually enter line breaks. A value of hard causes word wrap and includes line breaks in text... Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:04:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019475 Answer to One characteristic of the "switch " statement is that all of the statements (inside the switch statement) that follow the matching constant value are executed. What key word shoulde be used to stop the execution of statements after a matching constant? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1017322 One characteristic of the "switch " statement is that all of the statements (inside the switch statement) that follow the matching constant value are executed. What key word shoulde be used to stop the execution of statements after a matching constant?<br /><br />In the &#039;C&#039; switch statement, execution continues on into the next case clause if it is not explicitly specified that the execution should exit the switch statement, by using &quot;break&quot;. For Example: switch( Grade ) { case &#039;A&#039; : printf(... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:05:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1017322 Answer to Is the statement about the "goto" key word true? The use of "goto" should be discouraged. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1017013 Is the statement about the "goto" key word true? The use of "goto" should be discouraged.<br /><br />It depends. In languages that do not support exception handling, &quot;goto&quot; can be used to redirect program flow into a separate block of code used for error handling. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:49:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1017013 Answer to Hi, How could I check if Excel Object is running, so that I can kill/close the excel object before I run my functions. Else I got to manually delete it by using the CTRL+ALT+DEl and lool for EXCEL to delete the process. Kindly Help. Thanks http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1016996 Hi, How could I check if Excel Object is running, so that I can kill/close the excel object before I run my functions. Else I got to manually delete it by using the CTRL+ALT+DEl and lool for EXCEL to delete the process. Kindly Help. Thanks<br /><br />You can always cause each running instance of Excel to close when you are done with it by calling the Excel.Application.Quit() method. But what if it is already running? To allow for the reuse of existing instances of objects, VBA provides the GetObject() method. Calling GetObject with the... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:43:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1016996 Answer to Which programming language is the best for metaheuristic algorithms coding? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1016900 Which programming language is the best for metaheuristic algorithms coding?<br /><br />While C/C++ is a good choice for programming metaheuristic algorithms, it is not the best method. The best tool for creating, testing, and utilizing is MATLAB. http://www.mathtools.net/MATLAB/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:22:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1016900 Answer to What was the widest margin by which a team has ever won in NCAA football history? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/197733 What was the widest margin by which a team has ever won in NCAA football history?<br /><br />Yes, you are correct. The game was held on Oct 7, 1916. However, the question asked for widest margins in NCAA history, not for all-time. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:10:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/197733 Answer to Before the death of Ronald Reagan, the U. S. had five living past presidents -- Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush 41, and Clinton. Has there ever been another time when this many presidents were alive at the same time? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/178026 Before the death of Ronald Reagan, the U. S. had five living past presidents -- Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush 41, and Clinton. Has there ever been another time when this many presidents were alive at the same time?<br /><br />No. The previous record was four living past presidents during the Buchanan Administration of 1857-1861, in which former presdients Van Buren, Tyler, Fillmore, and Pierce were still living. By the Grant Administration of 1869-1877, there would be no living past presidents, for the first time... Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:27:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/178026 Answer to I recently purchased some "Gunpowder Tea" because the name intrigued me. What is the origin of this name? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93430 I recently purchased some "Gunpowder Tea" because the name intrigued me. What is the origin of this name?<br /><br />Chinese gunpowder tea is a green tea from the Zhejiang Province in China. It takes its English name from the fact that each grey green leaf is tightly rolled into a tiny pellet, exploding into a long leaf upon being steeped in hot water. In Chinese, however, it is called zhu cha (pearl tea or... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:10:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93430 Answer to What is gumbo? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93424 What is gumbo?<br /><br />Gumbo is a spicy, hearty stew or soup, found typically on the Gulf of Mexico in the United States, and very common in the southern part of Louisiana and the Lowcountry around Charleston, South Carolina. It is eaten year round, but is usually found during the colder months. This is due to the... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:47:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93424 Answer to How long should I boil raw beetroots for? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93026 How long should I boil raw beetroots for?<br /><br />While roasting is best ( 350 for 1 1/2 hour for two pounds beetroot), boil small beetroots for 30-40 minutes. Larger beetroots for 60 minutes. Source: http://www.oliver1.com/recipes/beetroot.htm Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:31:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93026 Answer to What ever happened to the ice cream that was out in the 1980s called Frusen Glädjé? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93024 What ever happened to the ice cream that was out in the 1980s called Frusen Glädjé?<br /><br />Frusen Gladje was a company that made ice cream for the U.S. market. It was founded in 1980 by Richard Smith. Although the ice cream was made in the United States of America, some people say the quasi-Swedish name and packaging of Frusen Gl&auml;dj&eacute; (Frusen gl&auml;dje without the accute... Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:18:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93024 Answer to Why is it that a cake will collapse if you open the oven door prematurely? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92891 Why is it that a cake will collapse if you open the oven door prematurely?<br /><br />When fat and sugar are mixed together, the process called creaming, little bubbles of air are being trapped in the mixture, each one surrounded by a film of fat (which is why the mixture changes colour during creaming as the trapped air creates a foam). It is this air which produces the lightness... Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:37:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92891 Answer to Where does the piccolo play aside from in an orchestra? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21766 Where does the piccolo play aside from in an orchestra?<br /><br />Typically, the piccolo(s) are seated on the end of the row of flute(s); the far right, or far left depends on the conductor. They are also, usually, right behind or next to the second violins, and in front of the brass sections. Mon, 23 May 2005 14:43:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21766 Answer to How would you copy songs from the old-fashioned Vinyl Records onto your computer? Are there any drives for those? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21359 How would you copy songs from the old-fashioned Vinyl Records onto your computer? Are there any drives for those?<br /><br />You will need a turntable, or similar stereo / record player that has RCA-type outputs or a headphone jack. A patch cable can be purchased that will connect via the RCA-type outputs/headphones to your computer via the soundcard. A soundcard with a Line-In input is best, but the microphone... Mon, 16 May 2005 16:55:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21359 Answer to Why was Barney disliked by some adults? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21356 Why was Barney disliked by some adults?<br /><br />While over 100 episodes of &quot;Barney and Friends&quot; has been produced since 1987, most public television stations show only a handful of these. Repetition is good to teach simple concepts to children, but to adults this leads to maddess. Before long, an adult will start to sing &quot;I... Mon, 16 May 2005 16:41:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21356 Answer to Is it safe to drink those little black particles that come from a water filter? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6978 Is it safe to drink those little black particles that come from a water filter?<br /><br />The little black particles are activated charcoal. Activated charcoal itself is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. Activated charcoal is good at trapping other carbon-based impurities (&quot;organic&quot; chemicals), as well as things like chlorine. Many other... Thu, 15 Jul 2004 01:04:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6978 Answer to What was the biggest shutout in NFL history? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6783 What was the biggest shutout in NFL history?<br /><br />Chicago Bears (73) - Washington Redskins (0), Oct 8, 1940 (NFL Championship game - At Washington) [ Source: http://www.chicagobears.com/history/history_40s.jsp ] Thu, 08 Jul 2004 19:16:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6783 Answer to What was the widest margin by which a team has ever won in NCAA basketball history? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6782 What was the widest margin by which a team has ever won in NCAA basketball history?<br /><br />Mens: Division I: 117 - Long Island (179) vs. Medgar Evers (62), Nov 26, 1997 (vs. Division I opponent:) 91 - Tulsa (141) vs. Prarie View (50), Dec 7, 1995 Division II: 118 - Mississippi Col. (168) vs. Dallas Bible (50), Dec 9, 1971 Division III: 112 - Eureka (149) vs. Barat (37),... Thu, 08 Jul 2004 19:01:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6782 Answer to What team had the most total yards in a single NCAA football game, and how many yards was it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6781 What team had the most total yards in a single NCAA football game, and how many yards was it?<br /><br />Division I-A: 1,021 - Houston vs. Southern Methodist, Oct 21, 1989 ( 250 rushing, 771 passing, 86 plays ) Division I-AA: 876 - Weber St. vs. Idaho St., Nov 23, 1991 ( 252 rushing, 624 passing ) Division II: 910 - Hanover vs. Franklin, Oct 30, 1948 ( 426 rushing, 484... Thu, 08 Jul 2004 18:43:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6781 Answer to What was the biggest shutout in NCAA football history? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6780 What was the biggest shutout in NCAA football history?<br /><br />103 - Wyoming vs. Northern Colorado (0), Nov 5, 1949 ( 15 TDs, 13 PATs ) [ Source: http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/football_records_book/2003/2003_football_records_book.pdf ] Thu, 08 Jul 2004 18:26:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6780 Answer to What was the widest margin by which a team has ever won in NCAA football history? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6779 What was the widest margin by which a team has ever won in NCAA football history?<br /><br />Division 1-A 103 - Wyoming vs. Northern Colorado (0), Nov 5, 1949 ( 15 TDs, 13 PATs ) Division 1-AA: 105 - Portland St. vs Delaware St., Nov 8, 1980 ( 15 TDs, 15 PATs ) Division II: 125 - Connecticut vs. Newport Naval Training, Oct 22, 1949 Division III: 97 - Concordia... Thu, 08 Jul 2004 18:24:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6779 Answer to In the X-Files television series, there was a character that would appear any time Mulder would tape an X on a window. Who was he supposed to be and what was his deal? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6718 In the X-Files television series, there was a character that would appear any time Mulder would tape an X on a window. Who was he supposed to be and what was his deal?<br /><br />For a time, Mulder got information from a government insider called Deep Throat (played by Jerry Hardin), who would alert him to hidden events transpiring around the country. Deep Throat estimated that aliens had been associated with the U.S. government for some time, and that many in the... Tue, 06 Jul 2004 15:55:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6718 Answer to How did Lima, Ohio get its name? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6717 How did Lima, Ohio get its name?<br /><br />The Ohio Legislature directed that a county seat for Allen County be established and this was done April 20, 1831. The town was named after Lima, Peru, the source of the &quot;quinine bark&quot; used for the treatment of &quot;swamp fever&quot; or malaria in pioneer days. [ Source:... Tue, 06 Jul 2004 15:03:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6717 Answer to How do you eradicate Japanese Knotweed (Mexican Bamboo)? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6716 How do you eradicate Japanese Knotweed (Mexican Bamboo)?<br /><br />The best method of controlling [Japanese Knotweed] is to prevent it from becoming established. It should be removed as soon as possible if it is found colonizing an area. Once well established, it can be eliminated by repeatedly cutting the stalks. Three or more cuttings in a single growing... Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:58:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6716 Answer to What will happen if impacted wisdom teeth aren't removed? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6715 What will happen if impacted wisdom teeth aren't removed?<br /><br />The precise reasons why a individual&#039;s wisdom teeth should be extracted should be explained to them by their dentist, after an examination which almost certainly will need to include x-rays. While each person&#039;s situation is different, some of the more common topics dentists discuss when... Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:53:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6715 Answer to Why do flies buzz? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6713 Why do flies buzz?<br /><br />Flies are among the fastest of all flying insects. The buzzing of a fly is the sound of its wings beating. A house fly&#039;s wings beat about 200 times a second, and some midges move their wings 1,000 times a second. House flies fly at an average speed of 4 and 1/2 miles (7.2 kilometers) per... Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:46:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6713 Answer to Why are flies always rubbing their legs together? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6711 Why are flies always rubbing their legs together?<br /><br />Flies taste, smell, and feel with the hairs that cover their bodies. The hairs on the fly&#039;s mouth parts and feet are used for tasting. Flies taste what they walk on. If they walk onto something tasty, they put down their mouth and taste it again. A fly cleans itself constantly. [ Source:... Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:40:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6711 Answer to How do you make a mustard plaster? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6598 How do you make a mustard plaster?<br /><br />Children: 1 Teaspoon Soda 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon flour Use enough water to mix like a paste and smooth it onto a clean rag (an old sheet is great to use), it will get hot, but won&#039;t burn and can leave it on all day. WARNING: If child has real sensitive... Fri, 02 Jul 2004 15:07:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6598 Answer to How long does it take raisins to go bad? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6596 How long does it take raisins to go bad?<br /><br />Shelf Life of 12 months when stored in a cool dry environment. Store away from walls. Our recommended storage conditions are 45° F at 60% relative humidity (RH). Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations. Raisins are semi-perishable, and are prime targets for pest, especially insects. Take... Fri, 02 Jul 2004 14:35:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6596 Answer to What cut of meat is a porterhouse steak? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6595 What cut of meat is a porterhouse steak?<br /><br />The Porterhouse Steak is similar to the beef loin T-bone steak. However the tenderloin muscle is much larger and an extra muscle is located in the center of the porterhouse steak on the upper side. [ Source: (with pictures) http://www.fairburysteaks.com/ep/Beef-Cuts-Identification.html ] Fri, 02 Jul 2004 14:31:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6595 Answer to Which newspaper title is the oldest and still in circulation today? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6594 Which newspaper title is the oldest and still in circulation today?<br /><br />The Berrow&#039;s Worcester Journal. Established 1690. [ Source: http://www.berrowsjournal.co.uk/ ] Fri, 02 Jul 2004 14:25:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6594 Answer to How does the FBI's Witness Protection Program work? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6578 How does the FBI's Witness Protection Program work?<br /><br />It is a program established under Republic Act No. 6981, &quot;The Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act&quot;, which seeks to encourage a person who has witnessed or has knowledge of the commission of a crime to testify before a court or quasi-judicial body, or before an investigating... Thu, 01 Jul 2004 15:44:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6578 Answer to In tennis, what is meant by a 'Serena Slam'? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6533 In tennis, what is meant by a 'Serena Slam'?<br /><br />Serena Williams beats sister, completes Serena Slam By Phil Brown, The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Slam or Sister Slam — no matter what you call it, Serena Williams is truly grand. Williams survived an error-filled match to beat older sister Venus 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-4... Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:30:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6533 Answer to What is the best time of day to take a vitamin? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6532 What is the best time of day to take a vitamin?<br /><br />lt doesn&#039;t matter what time of day you take your supplements. Taking them at the same time every day helps you to establish a routine. For many people, taking their supplements at mealtime proves to be convenient. It is also wise to consume supplements at mealtime rather than on an empty... Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:25:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6532 Answer to Why is there wood rosin in Minute Maid lemonade? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6531 Why is there wood rosin in Minute Maid lemonade?<br /><br />The glycerol ester of wood rosin is used as a stabilizer for flavoring oils in selected fruit-flavored beverages. This stabilizer weighs down the oils and keeps them in solution. The actual content of the glycerol ester of wood oil in our finished product is at no more than 100 parts per million.... Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:01:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6531 Answer to What does "off-off-Broadway" mean? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6530 What does "off-off-Broadway" mean?<br /><br />The difference between a Broadway production and an Off-Broadway production has to do with the number of seats in a theater. Broadway theaters must have 500 or more seats. An Off-Broadway theater must have 100 to 499 seats. An Off-Off-Broadway theater has 99 seats or less. Broadway is actually a... Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:51:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6530 Answer to If I bought a bottle of wine today for $10 and kept it sealed for 50 years, would it be worth a lot more because of its age? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6529 If I bought a bottle of wine today for $10 and kept it sealed for 50 years, would it be worth a lot more because of its age?<br /><br />It depends. Not all wines improve with age. Those that do have an upper limit of age. It requires constant monitoring of the aging potential of wines to determine at which stage of maturity they are at at any given time. This monitoring can only be done by actually tasting the wines. The... Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:44:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6529 Answer to Why is it that when a car reverses very fast, a weird noise comes out of the car? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6528 Why is it that when a car reverses very fast, a weird noise comes out of the car?<br /><br />The gears that make up the forward gear ratios are called helical gears. They have teeth cut at an angle to the centerline of the drive shaft. When two teeth on a helical gear system engage, the contact starts at one end of the tooth and spreads as the gears rotate, until the two teeth are in... Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:28:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6528 Answer to What commercial aircraft has the most passenger seating? How many people can it seat at one time? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5939 What commercial aircraft has the most passenger seating? How many people can it seat at one time?<br /><br />Currently under construction, the Airbus A380, the world’s only twin-deck, four-aisle airliner, will be the largest, most advanced, and efficient commecial airliner ever conceived. Designed in close collaboration with major airlines, airport and airworthiness authorities, the A380 brings new... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 19:01:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5939 Answer to What is the most common cause of commercial airliner crashes? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5938 What is the most common cause of commercial airliner crashes?<br /><br />Controlled Flight into Terrian (CFIT) CFIT is a significant accident categorization, cited as the cause of most aircraft accidents. CFIT results when an airplane suddenly deviates from its normal flight pattern and flies into terrain. A CFIT accident is one in which &quot;an... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 18:54:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5938 Answer to What is the fastest recorded speed for a prop-driven airplane? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5937 What is the fastest recorded speed for a prop-driven airplane?<br /><br />The Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO Codename: Bear) Intercontinental Strategic Bomber. The Tu-95 is the world&#039;s only swept-wing turboprop ever to enter service. Its distinct engines, each with two counter-rotating propellers, also make the Bear the fastest propeller-driven airplane ever. The original... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 18:36:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5937 Answer to What is the fastest speed recorded for a jet plane? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5936 What is the fastest speed recorded for a jet plane?<br /><br />NASA Jet Soars at Record Mach 7 March 27, 2004 — NASA retired a 40-year-old speed record on Saturday with the successful flight of the world&#039;s first airplane that integrates an air-breathing engine into its frame. After a lift into the skies beneath the wing of a modified B-52 bomber... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 18:25:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5936 Answer to Does couples counseling work? What should I know going in? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5935 Does couples counseling work? What should I know going in?<br /><br />Yes! Don&#039;t put it off, get some professional help now. Often couples are afraid to admit that there is a problem and they wait too long. The distancing increases, things are said and done which are hard to take back. The right time to start improving the relationship is now! Mostly,... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 18:03:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5935 Answer to How do I choose which boots/bindings to buy? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5929 How do I choose which boots/bindings to buy?<br /><br />Boots: Ski boots are the most essential piece of skiing equipment you can buy. Ski boots are responsible for transferring your instructions to your skis; well fitting boots do this easily. Ski boots need to fit properly and comfortably to for a good ski day. If skiing is miserable due to cold... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 10:28:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5929 Answer to How do I choose which skis to buy? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5927 How do I choose which skis to buy?<br /><br />You really need to be honest with your skiing ability and the type of terrain you like to ski most, or you&#039;ll end up with skis that are completely wrong for you and a lot of money wasted. There are still varying levels of stiff (faster) and softer (responsive) skis as with older models, but... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 10:20:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5927 Answer to Which person has their name engraved on the Stanley Cup the most times? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5926 Which person has their name engraved on the Stanley Cup the most times?<br /><br />In 1901 Jack Marshall started a Cup streak that still stands today. In &#039;01 he was a member of the Winnipeg team that captured the hockey championship. The following season Marshall again won the Cup, but this time as a member of the Montreal AAA club. Five years later, he won his third Cup... Tue, 08 Jun 2004 10:02:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5926 Answer to Who is Saint Tudno? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5921 Who is Saint Tudno?<br /><br />Tudno of Caernarvon (AC) 6th century. Almost nothing is known about Saint Tudno beyond the Welsh legends that refer to him. Llandudno in Carnarvonshire was named for him (Benedictines). Welsh Monastic Foundations Few saints of the early British Church, as it existed before the Saxon... Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:59:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5921 Answer to Who is St Dorotheus of Tyre? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5920 Who is St Dorotheus of Tyre?<br /><br />The Hieromartyr Dorotheus, Bishop of Tyre He was Bishop of Tyre from the time of Diocletian right up to the time of Julian the Apostate, under whom he was tortured and suffered for the Orthodox faith. He lived on earth to the age of 107, and, being pleasing to God, entered into eternal life... Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:40:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5920 Answer to How did Alberta get its name? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5919 How did Alberta get its name?<br /><br />The province of Alberta is one of the ten provinces and three territories that make up Canada. Alberta is one of three prairie provinces in Canada. The province of Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. [ Source:... Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:25:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5919 Answer to Why is it that some planes leave a long trail across the sky , while others leave a short trail and it dissappears quickly? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5918 Why is it that some planes leave a long trail across the sky , while others leave a short trail and it dissappears quickly?<br /><br />A contrail, also known as a condensation trail, is a cirrus-like trail of condensed vapor (often resembling the tail of a kite) that is produced by jet aircraft flying at high altitudes. Contrails spread apart and evaporate with time. If the air in which the cloud develops has a low relative... Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:21:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5918 Answer to What causes some planes to leave a trail across the sky? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5917 What causes some planes to leave a trail across the sky?<br /><br />This trail, or contrail, also known as a condensation trail, is a cirrus-like trail of condensed vapor (often resembling the tail of a kite) that is produced by jet aircraft flying at high altitudes. Contrails are produced at altitudes high enough for water droplets to freeze in a matter of... Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:18:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5917 Answer to How can I find out how much comic books are worth? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5916 How can I find out how much comic books are worth?<br /><br />The Overstreet Price Guide, published yearly, shows comic book values as per their condition (mint, very fine, fine, very good, good, etc). The current volume is the 32nd edition, available at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0609808214/104-5042390-4686312 Also, you can... Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:09:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5916 Answer to What is the goal of the American 'Stardust' spacecraft? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5378 What is the goal of the American 'Stardust' spacecraft?<br /><br />Stardust is a dust collector. It is designed primarily to collect comet &quot;samples&quot; by flying downwind of the comet&#039;s particle stream. Stardust will also collect particles during two &quot;interstellar&quot; periods. The micron-sized particles will be trapped in any one of 130... Wed, 19 May 2004 11:48:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5378 Answer to What are the ten fastest jet fighter aircraft in the world today? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5349 What are the ten fastest jet fighter aircraft in the world today?<br /><br />Note: This list shows the fastest jet and rocket-based aircraft. In this case, I&#039;m listing the top 25 # Plane Top Speed Max. Altitude --------------------------------------------------------- 1. X-15, Mach 6.72, 354,200 feet 2. SR-71 Blackbird, (YF-12) Mach 3.2+ 85,000+ feet 3.... Tue, 18 May 2004 13:08:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5349 Answer to After about how many miles do you need to replace your sneakers? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5348 After about how many miles do you need to replace your sneakers?<br /><br />Trainers lose their cushioning after 300-500 miles of running, so to help prevent pain and injury you&#039;ll need to replace them after you&#039;ve run this distance. Once you can see that the heels have worn down, the trainers need to be changed. How long your trainers last, of course, is up to... Tue, 18 May 2004 12:56:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5348 Answer to What US states allow gay marriage? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5347 What US states allow gay marriage?<br /><br />(Updated Feb. 9, 2005) Gay and lesbian couples may currently marry in one state Massachusetts. Forty states have adopted laws that define marriage as solely a heterosexual union. Seventeen states have enshrined this definition in their constitutions. In 2005, another 19 state legislatures... Tue, 18 May 2004 12:44:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5347 Answer to What do the "heads" on a VCR do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5343 What do the "heads" on a VCR do?<br /><br />The &quot;heads&quot; are responsible for reading the information &quot;written&quot; on magnetic video tape usually stored in a cassette, as well as recording or writing new information to the magnetic tape. The process of how this is done is very complex. See... Tue, 18 May 2004 12:10:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5343 Answer to How can I prevent and relieve razor burn? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5338 How can I prevent and relieve razor burn?<br /><br />To help prevent razor burn, slow down. Light pressure and moving the razor at a slower rate will help to skim over your skin with irritating it. You&#039;re after hair, not skin. Also, try to use a fresh, sharp blade at least weekly. A dull blade is more harm than its worth. Use enough gel... Tue, 18 May 2004 10:30:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5338 Answer to What is the purpose of the numbers printed on pills (OTC) and what do they mean? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5336 What is the purpose of the numbers printed on pills (OTC) and what do they mean?<br /><br />The numbers printed on pills and medications are Imprint Codes. The Imprint Code aids in pill identification. To fully identify a questionable medication, get its Imprint Code, dosage size (usually in milligrams, imprinted on the other side), color and shape. This website,... Tue, 18 May 2004 10:06:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5336 Answer to What causes razor burn? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5265 What causes razor burn?<br /><br />Razor burn is the general skin redness, abrasion and irritation that result from shaving. The nicks and cuts that are caused by shaving are also often referred to as “razor burn”. One of the most common causes of razor burn is using too much pressure when shaving. This creates excess friction... Thu, 13 May 2004 08:30:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5265 Answer to Can oil normally used to heat a home be used in a diesel engine? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5251 Can oil normally used to heat a home be used in a diesel engine?<br /><br />Yes, you can. Distillate Fuel Oil or Diesel has two types, high-sulfur* and low-sulfur. Low for highway use, while High is considered for off-highway use ( locomotives, ships, farm tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, etc. ) The important fact to remember is diesel&#039;s cetane rating. Cetane or... Wed, 12 May 2004 19:07:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5251 Answer to Who threw the fastest pitch in the history of major league baseball? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5250 Who threw the fastest pitch in the history of major league baseball?<br /><br />&quot;Baseball Almanac honestly does not know. Major League Baseball does not recognize radar speeds as an official statistic. The Elias Sports Bureau, Stats Inc and The Sporting News are all highly respected resources who publish some form of record book every season, yet none of them recognize... Wed, 12 May 2004 18:15:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5250 Answer to Who holds the record for most strikeouts in a game? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5177 Who holds the record for most strikeouts in a game?<br /><br />Most Strike-Outs in a regular 9-inning game is 20, shared by Roger Clemens, Boston, AL (04/29/1986 and 09/18/1996) and Kerry Wood, Chicago, NL (05/06/1998) [ Source: http://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_strik.shtml ] Thu, 06 May 2004 15:52:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5177 Answer to Who holds the record for most home runs in a season? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5175 Who holds the record for most home runs in a season?<br /><br />Barry Bonds, San Francisco, 2001, with 73 Home Runs. [ Source: http://baseball-almanac.com/hitting/hihr4.shtml ] Thu, 06 May 2004 15:49:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5175 Answer to Who holds the record for most home runs in a game? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5174 Who holds the record for most home runs in a game?<br /><br />The most is four home runs in a single game. Fifteen (15) players are in this elite group of home run sluggers: American League: Lou Gehrig, New York, 06/03/1932 Pat Seerey, Chicago, 07/18/1948 Rocky Colavito, Cleveland, 06/10/1959 Mike Cameron, Seattle, 05/02/2002 Carlos Delgado,... Thu, 06 May 2004 15:45:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5174 Answer to What is the highest number of innings ever played in an MLB game? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5173 What is the highest number of innings ever played in an MLB game?<br /><br />The most innings in a major league game was 26, when the Brooklyn Dodgers (NL) and the Boston Braves (NL) played to a 1-1 tie on May 1, 1920. [ Source: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/index.asp?id=55594 ] Thu, 06 May 2004 15:29:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5173 Answer to What is the cheapest way to allow my Xbox to accept burned CDs? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4836 What is the cheapest way to allow my Xbox to accept burned CDs?<br /><br />The ideal cheap way, yet to be &quot;hacked&quot;, would be a DVD-R that could be inserted and take control of the system, ie. boot a Linux operating system. The famed Xbox hacker, Andrew Huang, was interviewed by O&#039;Reilly Press about his exploits and hacks for the Xbox system. ... Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:33:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4836 Answer to What is nigiri? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4483 What is nigiri?<br /><br />The most well-known form of sushi, is oval-shaped or nigiri. Made with sushi rice (seasoned with a sweet vinegar mixture) and various raw fish (squid, shrimp, octopus,etc.) and wasabi (japanese horseradish). Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:17:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4483 Answer to What is maki? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4482 What is maki?<br /><br />A popular form of sushi, which is rolled on a sheet of nori (dried seaweed), hence the name nori maki. There are various fillings, such as tekkamaki (raw tuna filling), kappamaki (cucumber slice filling), and futomaki (includes ingredients such as seasoned kampyo (gourd strips), denbu (sweet... Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:12:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4482 Answer to How did American cheese come to be known by its name? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4480 How did American cheese come to be known by its name?<br /><br />American cheese is the shortened name for pasteurized processed american cheese. Processed cheese &quot;..is made from one or more cheeses, such as cheddar or colby, and may have cream or anhydrous milkfat added. The cheese is blended and heated with an emulsifier—typically a sodium or... Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:02:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4480 Answer to How do you deep-fry ice cream? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4479 How do you deep-fry ice cream?<br /><br />The ice cream really isn&#039;t deep fried, its coated with a bread or corn-flake crust that is fried while the ice cream remains frozen. While I also recommend getting it at a mexican cafe (they make these all day long and have lots of practice) here is the recipe: 1 quart vanilla ice cream... Mon, 19 Apr 2004 13:46:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4479 Answer to What's the difference between JavaScript and JScript? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4400 What's the difference between JavaScript and JScript?<br /><br />The difference between JavaScript and JScript is &quot;ava&quot;. Actually, ECMAScript was the original. Netscape implemented JavaScript; and Microsoft implemented JScript. Although many similarities exist, There are differences because of features that IE needed that Navigator did not; there... Fri, 16 Apr 2004 10:38:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4400 Answer to What are coin grades? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4399 What are coin grades?<br /><br />Coin grades are the levels of &quot;wear&quot; a coin has that enables collectors to determine value. A coin with less wear has more value. Many books exist on this topic, so I will summarize here. The general grades and their abbreviation are: FDC &quot;Fleur-de-Coin&quot;: Flawless, no... Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:55:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4399