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What is the best editor for Linux/KDE that supports auto saving periodically? I don't know if you have checked into KOffice, http://www.koffice.org/, but it supports autosave. I don't think that Kate will ever support it since it was requested back in 2002 and apparently it's never been implemented. :)

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What is the best editor for Linux/KDE that supports auto saving periodically? Open Office (http://www.openoffice.org/) is to Linux what MS Office is to Windows, and includes an equivalent to MS Word that includes an auto save feature. There is also Kate(used to be known as Kwrite - http://www.kate-editor.org/) and then a ranked list of alternatives can be found at http://www.kde-apps.org/ under the Office or Text Editors sections. Hopefully one of them strikes your fancy...

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My car note is 60 days past due, I thought it had to be 90 days past due before they repo. I won't be sending them anything for another 2 weeks. Do you think they will send the repo man? Since you are currently 60 days past due, you are legally in breach of contract, and the lender has many options for legal remedy, including sending out the dreaded repo man. If you stay in contact with your bank and let them know what's going on, depending on your bank, that might keep the repo man from coming to grab your car. All banks are different though, and the big worldwide banks...

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How do you remove old uneven RainX coating from the windshield? According to information from RainX, it can be applied as often as necessary as it bonds to the surface - not to itself, so there is no build up. Therefore, it is also not necessary to remove the old Rain-X coating. A fresh application simply fills in the voids and rejuvenates the previous treatment. If you simply must remove the old RainX coating, dish soap seems to be the best for this.

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What is the origin of the phrase 'on the fritz'? The phrase is now a common American expression meaning that some mechanism is malfunctioning or broken: “The washing machine’s on the fritz again” (the British and Australian equivalent would be on the blink). However, when it first appeared—about 1902—it meant that something was in a bad way or bad condition. Early recorded examples refer to the poor state of some domestic affairs, the lack of...

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How did cricket get its name? It's far from clear how, when and where cricket was first invented, although it would appear that within England cricket has its roots in the south east. Reference was made to a game similar to cricket in the accounts of King Edward I, being played in Kent as early as the 13th Century. The word "cricket" may well have been derived from a curved staff used by a shepherd that...

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What is a master cylinder? What does it do? A master cylinder is the device that holds a reservoir of brake fluid and forces it into the brakes when the brake pedal is stepped on.

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Is coconut Yoo-Hoo still sold? If so, where can I buy some? It is now sold under the name of KoKo Blanco, and can only be found as a mixer in various liquor stores in South Florida. The company claims to sell about 10,000 cases a year. To find addresses (not sure how to date they are) you can check out this forum: http://www.drinkyoo-hoo.com/hoonation/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=32

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Did the Big Bang make any noise? While the big bang in and of itself was silent, I was able to find numerous links to stories about researchings using the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), which was launched by NASA in 2001, to calculate what the first million years of the universe sounded like, compressed into approximately 5 minutes: http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~dmw8f/sounds/cdromfiles/first1myr.wav. You can...

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What was the first commercial railroad track in the world? In 1806 a horse-drawn railway was built between Swansea and Mumbles(in South Wales). In 1807 this railway started carrying fare-paying passengers - the first in the world to do so. The first successful steam-operated railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, ran in northern England in the 1820s. This was soon followed by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which proved the viability of...

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How does smoking marijuana make you hungry? Does it speed up the metabolism? There is no scientific proof that documents whether or not smoking marijuana has an effect on your metabolism, however, it appears that the body processes food similarly when high on marijuna as when sober. Studies have shown, though, that cannabis does trigger an increase in appetite, hence "having the munchies." "The munchies" is usually a desire for sweet and fatty...

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What measures has the Jamaican government taken to enhance security in the principal tourist resort areas? To enhance security in the principal resort areas, the Government of Jamaica has taken a number of steps, including assignment of special police foot and bicycle patrols. Particular care is still called for, however, when staying at isolated villas and smaller establishments that may have fewer security arrangements. Some street vendors and taxi drivers in tourist areas are known to confront...

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What is the origin of the name Jamaica? From Xamaika, an ancient Arawak Indian name for the island; meaning "land of wood and water."

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What are the core beliefs of Rastafarianism? As Dr. E.E. Cashmore observed, "The belief system of Ras Tafari was so vague and loosely defined, even at its inception, due to its lack of a single authoritative voice, that what was to be acceptable doctrine was largely matter of individual interpretation." However, in spite of that claim, early in the history of the movement Leonard Howell gave the Rastafarians six fundamental...

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In Rastafarianism, what does "Babylon" mean? There are multiple meanings for the word Babylon in Rastafarianism, but they more or less mean the same thing. Babylon is an important Rastafarian term, referring to the white patriarchy that has been oppressing the black race for centuries through economic and physical slavery. Rastafarianism is defiance of Babylon. In Rastafarianism, Babylon is the non-African world. Babylon is...

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When I power up my Gamecube, the light comes on then goes right back out. The internal cooling fan runs, but there's no picture or sound. What could cause this? Here are some steps you can try first: Make sure the Nintendo GameCube has good ventilation. For best results, make sure that the system rests on an open, flat surface. Avoid operating the Nintendo GameCube while it's on carpeting or inside an enclosed space. Check the vents on the sides of the Nintendo GameCube for a build-up of dust. The system will shut down if it cannot vent...

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How can someone join the Answerbag staff? As near as I can tell, this site is run and maintained by 1 person, Joel Downs(AB-Joel, Answerbag Staff). There is no information anywhere on the site on how to join the staff, which means A) there is no staff or B) Joel only asks those which he feels are worthy of the task.

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How many breeds of domestic cats are there? About 40 varieties, or breeds, of domestic cats are recognized internationally, but this number seems to vary based on who you ask. I did find an amazingly indepth listing of cat breeds here: http://www.messybeast.com/breeds.htm.

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What are some home remedies for eczema? None of the following has been sanctioned by American dermatologists or the FDA. Apply Crisco 2-3 times a day is said to not only make you greasy, but eczema free. Japanese dermatologists have also found that patients with eczema improve if they drink oolong tea. A month of consuming a liter of tea each day cleared up the rash. Antioxidant compounds in the tea apparently have a calming...

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Are there any home remedies for anemia? There are over 400 types of anemia. The most common forms of Anemia occur when blood does not have enough red blood cells or when the blood does not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment found in red blood cells. Anemia can be life-threatening. I have found the following home remedies as possible treatments for Anemia, but with any kind of home remedy, you should...

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Does the United Nations have a counter-terrorism unit? On September 28th, 2001, UN Resolution 1373 was established the Counter-Terrorism Committee (khttp://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/1373/), made up of all 15 members of the Security Council. The CTC monitors the implementation of resolution 1373 by all States and tries to increase the capability of States to fight terrorism. The UN also operates an Office on Drugs and Crime which also works...

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Can I get a performance chip for my 1992 Chevrolet 350 engine? I would contact Jet Performance Products(http://www.jetchip.com/) with more information on your vehicle, as it really has nothing to do with your engine, as it does with the vehicles onboard computer, as that is what you will be interfacing the chip with. In fact, since you did mention that this was a 1992 model, their Stage 1 chip should be compatible with your vehicle, as long as you...

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How were V2 missiles aimed? The V2 was the first truly ballistic guided missile. Earlier versions were guided by an advanced gyroscopic system that sent signals to aerodynamic steering tabs on the fins. But it was generally inaccurate due to errors in aligning the rocket with it's target, premature shut-off of the motor and inconsistencies in electric current in the guidance system. Later versions like the V2/A4...

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Who were the defending lawyers of the war criminals during the Nüremburg trials? Were they appointed or did they volunteer? I was able to find 5 names of defense attorneys that were defending members of the Nazi regime during the Nuremburg trials. They were: Dr. Boehm; Dr. H. Pelckmann; Warren Magee; Dr. Alfred Seidl; Dr. Stahmer. There may have been more, but I did not find them. The Avalon Project by the Yale Law School has the most indepth collection of materials from that period in history: ...

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Is Answerbag a nonprofit organization? No, they are not. There is nothing on the website that would imply that they are a non-profit organization, and there is nothing in the About Us section that mentions a 501(c)(3) tax exemption status with the IRS.

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What vehicle, currently in production, has the worst gas mileage? I've updated this based on information that I was able to find at www.fueleconomy.gov. The Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (4WD FFV) running on E85 gets 9mpg city, and 11mpg highway. The Chevy K2500 HD Silverado 4WD running on CNG gets 9mpg city, and 12mpg highway. The GMC C2500 Sierra 2WD running on CNG gets 9mpg city and 12mpg highway as well. There was no information on that site concerning...

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