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Answer to How do the materials used in making golf clubs affect club performance?

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:42:52 -0700

How do the materials used in making golf clubs affect club performance?

"Generally, if a club is made from the same materials, using the same shapes, with the same weight distributions and overall weight, it should perform the same as another club similarly constructed. This is a key concept to understanding why golf club clones perform as well as the name...

Answer to What is a Chiaroscuro?

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:57:26 -0700

What is a Chiaroscuro?

The rendering of value from light to dark

Answer to How many different versions of the Air Force One shoe has Nike created?

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 07:02:14 -0700

How many different versions of the Air Force One shoe has Nike created?

"With so many limited colorways, celebrity exclusives, and even special holiday shoes, not one person has a good estimate of how many Nike Air Force Ones have been produced." "Like beer companies cash in on any and every holiday, Nike does with limited Air Force Ones. Nike has...

Answer to What's the recipe for chicken tikka masala?

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:03:20 -0700

What's the recipe for chicken tikka masala?

This is a great recipe and it sounds like it tastes great! Chicken Tikka Masala "This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread." Original recipe yield: 4...

Answer to What hybrid models does Ford offer, and are they selling well?

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:38:23 -0700

What hybrid models does Ford offer, and are they selling well?

The Ford Escape is the first and only SUV Hybrid on the market today. Ford also just recently came out with another hybrid SUV called the Mercury Mariner. Here is an article about how the Ford Escape is selling. DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that the Escape...

Answer to Does Toyota own any other car makes in addition to Lexus?

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:22:48 -0700

Does Toyota own any other car makes in addition to Lexus?

Yup it sure does. Toyota motor corp sells Scion and Lexus in the U.S. It also owns part of daihatsu and hino cars as well as a small portion of subaru cars. Check out the wikipedia article on it: Toyota Motor Corporation or TMC, is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures...

Answer to Is data recovery possible on a defunct iPod?

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:29:51 -0700

Is data recovery possible on a defunct iPod?

Yes it certainly is possible. There are several companies that offer iPod data recovery and also there is a software solution for Macs. ESS Data Recovery boasts high success rates with recovering iPod data when the data was originally thought to be lost. "ESS Data Recovery has...

Answer to Where can I find funny greeting cards?

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:23:46 -0700

Where can I find funny greeting cards?

If you haven't done so already, check out http://www.snafucards.com/ "Funny Greeting cards is what SNAFU offers. Greeting cards with humor that sometimes has a little bite to it!" Snafu even offers a FREE card. Take a look at it here. http://www.snafucards.com/order.htm

Answer to I've heard that putting my PC in the freezer can help with hard drive recovery. Is this true?

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:07:07 -0700

I've heard that putting my PC in the freezer can help with hard drive recovery. Is this true?

Yes it is true that inserting your hard drive into the freezer can help in recovering your precious data. (but only somtimes) Yes, magnetic fields can be strengthened by the cold. (makes it easier to read data) Also it makes sense to make it more cool-- just look at all the fans a modern...

Answer to Why is cosmetic surgery referred to as "plastic" surgery?

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:55:05 -0700

Why is cosmetic surgery referred to as "plastic" surgery?

Why the "plastic" in plastic surgery? The word "plastic" comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning "to mold or shape." And we all see the effects of plastic surgery. Just take a look at the ever shape-changing hollywood stars! ...

Answer to Can iBook G4 laptops be upgraded?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:19:00 -0700

Can iBook G4 laptops be upgraded?

http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/doityourself/ Yup they can be upgraded. just like davoo mentioned, take a look at that link. Apple offers full instructions on how to upgrade certain parts of your ibook system. You can upgrade your RAM and your airport card If you wish. I however have...

Answer to How do you make perfect pancakes?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:15:50 -0700

How do you make perfect pancakes?

Mmm i'm getting hungry already!! Perfect Pancakes(southern style) From Diana Rattray Serve these pancakes with butter and your favorite syrup. Scroll down to see more pancakes and waffles. INGREDIENTS: * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 2 tablespoons sugar * 2 teaspoons...

Answer to What's a good recipe for crepes?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:13:01 -0700

What's a good recipe for crepes?

Basic Crepe Recipe From Carroll Pellegrinelli, 4 eggs 1 cup flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons melted butter Measure all ingredients in to blender jar; blend for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides. Blend for 15 seconds more. Cover and let sit for 1 hour. (This...

Answer to How does the Atkins diet help people lose weight without cutting out fat from their diet?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:06:54 -0700

How does the Atkins diet help people lose weight without cutting out fat from their diet?

Dr. Robert C. Atkins and his followers blame carbohydrates for weight gain. Carbohydrates are organic compounds that include sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serve as a major energy source in our diet. Grains, pastas, fruits, and starchy vegetables like potatoes are the most common...

Answer to What has been Chevrolet's best-selling model?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:04:07 -0700

What has been Chevrolet's best-selling model?

According to wikipedia and chevy's official site, the best selling model is the impala. just like what the other users posted.

Answer to Has any student gone directly from middle school to college?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:59:24 -0700

Has any student gone directly from middle school to college?

To add to the already great answer, Here is another boy who went straight to college. 12 year old Albert Wong: What is a 12 year old without video games, movies and comics? Meet Albert Wong, the youngest student on campus. He�s a biology freshman with a 14-hour load, and he says his classes...

Answer to Is the Atkins Diet fad over, or are many people still doing it?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:44:05 -0700

Is the Atkins Diet fad over, or are many people still doing it?

The Atkins Diet fad is quickly fading away, but some people haven't gotten the hint. In my area there are still quite a few 'atkins friendly' products. Either suppliers are trying to get rid of the rest of their stock or there is still some kind of demand for it out there. I...

Answer to Have efforts to breed pandas in captivity been successful?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:37:35 -0700

Have efforts to breed pandas in captivity been successful?

Though panda bears are notoriously difficult to breed, the answer is yes, they have been successful. Just last november a giant panda cub was born in the San Diego Zoo. San Diego Panda Cub is Named Nov. 11, 2005 � A giant panda cub born at the San Diego Zoo 100 days ago has been...

Answer to What does Wonder Woman's lasso do?

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:26:03 -0700

What does Wonder Woman's lasso do?

In the comics, wonder woman's lasso forced enemies to tell the truth.