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NFL Nicknames - "The Freezer"

Was there a football player in the 1980s whose nickname was "The Freezer"? I am not referring to William Perry, "The Refrigerator" who played for the Chicago Bears.

Anon

Google turned up this page about the Bud Bowl (what, we don't have an article about the Bud Bowl???). Might this be what you're thinking about? -- Rick Block (talk) 01:18, August 30, 2005 (UTC)

I seem to remember than when he first started playing, Michael Dean Perry, the Fridge's younger brother, was called "The Icebox." That was until it became apparent that MDP was a far better player than his bigger brother. Mwalcoff 21:04, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

US Army Troop strength

I would like to know what the U.S. Army troop strength for active duty personnel was on 1 January 1993 and 1 January 2001, Please.

Please send answer to: buttry at gci dot net

    Thank You,
    Bill Buttry

What does BULAGA mean?

looking for elven duities from mythology and legends

i'm trying to find elven duitie names from historical myths and legends. would you by chance know where i could look. thanks angel email addy

You might try Category:Deities. It's subcategory Category:Deities by culture would be particularly helpful if you're interested in a particular pantheon. — Laura Scudder | Talk 23:53, 30 August 2005 (UTC)

Protein Suppliments/Lifting Weights

I have been lifting weights fairly consistantly for the past two years. I generally do one set of several different exercises (butterflies, bench press, elevated bench press, etc.) for about 8 repetitions until I am totally exausted. However, I seem to have reached a maximum for my bench press. It is fairly low, at about 130 pounds. Do protein suppliments work? Is there a way to increase what I can lift?

A protein supplement increases muscle strength most spectacularly in a male past puberty who is physically active, and lifting regularly, and has been consuming a low-protein diet. Adding more protein to a typical high protein, high calorie american diet produces much less improvement. alteripse 01:11, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Yep, a supplement is not as likely to help you as plain old hard work, but no one wants to hear that. You don't mention if you are male or female or what your age is, so I can't offer too many specifics about why you may not be stronger than you are. I may be wrong, but I think most females may simply not be able to increase their strength as much as males. Also, you don't mention how many sets you do. The things I do know are that each muscle group needs adequate rest between exercise sessions to recover, and without that you won't progress as fast. What worked best for me was to only lift 3 times a week, MWF for ex. After that, intensity of the workout is important Do you have a good spotter/partner that helps push you? That's key for safety too of course. Also your program may just need to be changed. The program I used with great success was (after a lighter warmup) sets of 7-6-5-4-1-1 repetitions each, increasing the weight each set until the last one was the most I could lift at the end of the bench session. I just experimented with increasing the weights on some of the sets from one session to the next, and I generally aimed for the highest starting weight I could, but still finish the whole thing if I increased 5 or hopefully 10 lbs between each set. Then I would do additional excercises sometimes for variety, and especially dumbbell bench press, as high a weight as I could do 2-3 sets of 10 reps. So that was way too much detail, since you can find lots of programs out there. This just happened to be one recommended for strength specifically, and was very successful for me. When I was 15 I increased my bench press from 130 or so to over 200 in about 6 months. - Taxman 21:26, August 31, 2005 (UTC)

"Human food"?

You know about cat food and dog food. Where can I get some human food? I mean, do they sell something in a can which I can just eat with a spoon and know that I am getting all the vitamins, etc., that I need? --User:Juuitchan

Sure, there are lots of nutritionally complete liquid or pudding diet products: Ensure, Vivonex, and Sustacal have been marketed in grocery stores in the US for decades. alteripse 01:07, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Bachelor Chow...Now with FLAVOR! — Laura Scudder | Talk 02:37, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Yes, what I am describing *is* a form of bachelor chow. But where do I *get* bachelor chow? -J

The 31st century (duh!). I thought that would be obvious. -K

I don't have a thousand years, you comedian. I meant: where can I get bachelor chow these days? I would guess that there would be quite a market for it, so I'd be surprised if they don't sell it. They ought to sell it in cans labeled exactly that, except that might cause thorny legal issues (because of Futurama). -J

Soylent Green is pretty nutritious, and definitely qualifies as "human food." And you'll only have to wait another seventeen years for it. But seriously, do you really just want to eat the same mash for every meal, every day? (Also see MRE.) Garrett Albright 18:08, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Another alternative if you want solid food is primate food such as Purina certified primate diet 5048. Buy in bulk and I am sure they would put some Bachelor Food labels on it for you. alteripse 23:26, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

As I understand it, human breast milk supplies all the nutrition needed for a human being (even an adult). I don't think you can buy it in a can and eat it with a spoon, but maybe baby formula would work as well. --Angr/_{tɔk tə mi} 11:12, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Why are you telling me this?! I am base enough as it is. -J

Buzet Wine

I have a bottle of Buzet Wine from France. What food should I pair it with? Thanks!

You may wish to read the official site of the Buzet winery association. Apart from that, you did not specify whether you had red, white or rosé! David.Monniaux 06:53, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Of Mice and Men

Why was George's last name Milton. Did that have to do with something or someone but i need to find out.

It might have something to do with John Milton, or perhaps something he wrote. Now do your own homework. Gentgeen 05:57, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Whiteboard

The article on the whiteboard does not reference who invented it. Does anyone at Misplaced Pages know this information?

• Are you referring to the variant with markers or the electronic one? Maybe http://pub6.bravenet.com/forum/435287221/show/277096 will help a bit. - 131.211.210.12 08:40, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

King's School Canterbury

What are the names of the board of govenors at King's School Canterbury, including the chairman of the baord who id the archdeacon of the Canterbury Cathedral?

For the first question I suggest you look on the website of the school - http://www.kings-school.co.uk/

Canterbury cathedral's website gives the answer to your second question as "The Venerable Patrick Evans". Thryduulf 16:21, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Stripped bicycle seat

I have a bicycle seat that twists no matter how much I tighten it to the seatpost. Is there something I can put on the seatpost to give it just a little more friction so the seat won't keep twisting? --Jbaber 18:51, August 31, 2005 (UTC)

I would suggest wrapping the post near the point of slippage in electrical/electrician's tape. Ideally, you'd gradually increase the thickness of tape as you move towards the seat bottom, creating a wedge for the seatpost. However, that's probably overkill -- you can just add small increments until the seat seats properly. — Lomn | Talk / RfC 18:57:22, 2005-08-31 (UTC)

If the tape doesn't fit, you may be able to create enough friction by roughing up the post with a metal file. If that's not the source of the slippage, how is the seat attached to the tube? Or if the seat comes off, mis-shaping the seat tube slightly in a vise or something may also create enough friction. If you can loosen the connection enough to get some tape in there, thats obviously less destructive. - Taxman 21:45, August 31, 2005 (UTC)

Have it measured at a bike shop for a new seatpost -- the one you have doesn't fit, and they need to be exactly the right size. You can use the old saddle with the new seatpost by unbolting it (it attaches to the rails underneat the saddle) Ojw 19:26, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Types of Masters degrees

The Master's degree article discusses many different types of these degrees. A further distinction not covered well in the article is the distinction between masters by coursework and masters by research; in Australia, at least, there are Master's degree programs which are almost exclusively thesis based, and others where the thesis is a much smaller component. --Robert Merkel 22:05, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

You should post this in the discussion page for the master's degree article, or on the talk pages of those who created the page. Or you could Be Bold and cover the article yourself.--Ballchef 12:40, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

Snail mail Address

What is the snail mail address of Ch. 32 - WFLD in Chicago??

Not difficult to find - search for their site, linked from the front page. Shimgray 21:02, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Hurricane Katrina Victims Relief Fund

I would like information whether or not there are any plans by the rich and famous musicians, actors / actresses, comedians, and others who may be organizing any relief efforts for the victims of hurricane Katrina? I've seen your'e average "Joe Blow" and the usual Police, Fire, National Guard, etc, "All American Heros" who never get nominated for any emmys, oscars,or other awards like we see the already rich and famous receiving stepping up to the plate on a daily basis. These people risk their lives everyday for us and I would like to know if there has been, or is going to be any aid from the rich and famous on the Western U.S.? Thank You, Elaine B.

Elaine, while I haven't heard of any such celebrity relief effort, I would consider it inevitable sooner or later given the scale of the disaster. This time around, there's going to be no shortage of people who will need help... --Robert Merkel 22:02, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

See http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1508739/20050831/usher.jhtml?headlines=true. MTV, VH1 and CMT will be running a joint concert on September 3. I heard something being mentioned by NBC about a concert coming soon, but I didn't catch the details. Zoe 05:10, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

Also see this link for info on the NBC telethon. Dismas 13:30, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Kanye West is doing his part --Ballchef 12:56, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

A question about being a volcanologist.

I was wondering if you can be a volcanologist and actually go to volcanoes such as Mt. St. Helens if you are a volcanologist for the USGS. I am really interested and just want to know for when I go to college. Thank you.

April S.

Yep, you can! See Volcanology for more info. Dismas 05:00, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Sri Jagannath Astakam

Respected Sirs,

Namaskaram. I heard that Jagatguru Sri Adi Sankara Bhagavtpad varya has written (recited extempore)Sri Jaganatha Astakam, when His Holyness visited Puri. If so, and possible kindly enlighten me on its details. Does it start with -

KADACHIT KAALINDEE THATAVIPIN SANGEETA KAVARO MUDAGOPEE NAREE KAMALASWAADA MADHUPAH RAMASAMBHUH BRAHMAAMARAPATHI gABESARCHITAPADO JAGANNADHA SWAMEE NAYANA PATHAGAMEE BHAVATHUME (1)

Also, kindly enlighten me about SriSankara Bhagavatpada's Sri KRISHNA ASTAKM said to have been written (recited extempore) by His Holyness at Vrindavan.

I remain With kind regards Yours sincerely NSR Sastry, Visakhapatnam

Wow, that is an extraordinarily specific question, so I'm not sure you'll get an answer here. I'm vaguely aware of what you are asking, but not enough to be sure. Are you asking about a specific prayer that this guru has recited? In any case, someone or organization more directly connected to the guru is much more likely to be able to help. But maybe someone that follows our Hinduism article may be able to help you, so you can try asking at Talk:Hinduism, or try asking at the wherever general questions are asked or at the Misplaced Pages of your language if it is not Hindi. - Taxman 17:05, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

This page should help you with Jagannatha Ashtakam Tintin 17:16, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

And this link has Krishnashtakam. I learned it by heart when I was a boy and can still remember most of it. Never knew that Sankara wrote it. I have a faint suspicion that there could other works by the same name. Tintin 17:22, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Wait. This seems to the right one. It also talks about Sankara being the author. Please ignore the previous link. Tintin 17:24, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Removeing the scent of lamp oil.

An oil burning lamp was knocked over onto my bed and approx. 1/2 C. of the oil spilled out onto and into the mattress. How would one get rid of the oil, or at least eliminate the odor? Sould I wait until the oil has dried before I wash the bedding? Is there any hope of salvageing anything that was contaminated? Thank You, Ladawnaloveskonan

You are, of course, at a great fire risk until this is cleaned up. I would not expect lamp oil to ever dry or evaporate. I personally doubt the mattress can be cleaned, I'd consider it a write off, and I say that in full knowledge of what an overpriced racket the mattress market is. Make sure it's disposed of and not re-used (some mattress shops will take your old one away when they deliver the new one; I'd slash it or something to make sure it doesn't end up in a second-hand shop. Don't just set it out where a street person can discover it.). As for the sheets, new washing machine instruction booklets may tell you not to wash things contaminated with flammables; this is, I think, a liability cover for them, but they may also be worried about disposal of oil in city sewers, which is probably prohibited. The proper advice would thus be to bundle the sheets (plus any rags you use for cleanup) in a sealed bag and set them out for garbage. Heck, in some communities, you might need to take them to household hazardous waste pickup. However, my own (untested!) thinking is that it can't be worse than a mechanic washing his overalls. If you do decide to wash them, make very sure no whiff of oil remains before putting them in a dryer. But if you've just discarded a matress, a sheet set is small beer. And put whoever split the lamp on your mental list of people who can't be trusted with flammables. Unless you've lived with a very elderly person, it's difficult to understand the level of near-neurotic care that was necessary to live in an era of open flame lighting. It was on a level of the street-smarts that urban families need to teach children today; the old folks would no more let a child handle a candle than we would leave a child in an car outside a store for an hour. Sharkford 05:27, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

complete "...red sky in morning, sailors take warning"

The first line is usually "Red sky at night, shepherds' delight", but there are a couple of regional variations of it. Gareth Hughes 15:14, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

You may want to look at weather lore which has the version I always hear, both with sailors. - Taxman 16:48, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

Red sky at night, sailors' delight. hydnjo talk 19:31, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

It's "shepherd's delight" in the UK, "sailor's delight" in the U.S. Proto t c 09:50, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Aircraft registration prefixes

Aircraft registration prefixes, assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization, are listed in our country code page and sorted by code in . I am wondering why the majority of them seems to have no connection with the country they refer to. Why "B" for China; why "N" for USA; why "4U" (pun intended?) for United Nations? Is or was there a system behind them? — Sebastian (talk) 16:22, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

Doozers

Are there female Doozers? Were they ever shown on the show?

I'm guessing that you're talking about the television show Fraggle Rock?? Dismas 17:52, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Upon reading the Fraggle Rock article, I see that there was at least one female Doozer. Dismas 18:58, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Ethernet Driver

I have installed all of the correct (and up to date) drivers for my Asus K8v-deluxe motherboard. However, apparently an ethernet driver was not included in the driver pack from asus, as windows does not have a driver specified for the on-board ethernet. Does anybody know where I can find an ethernet driver for the board? I looked through Asus' website and ran a google search to little avail. Thanks!

It looks as if that motherboard has a VIA chipset. Try looking on http://www.viaarena.com (specifically http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=420&OSID=1&CatID=1190&SubCatID=124). -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 18:54, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

Ahh, sorry I'm stupid. I should have thought to check Via's website.

diffrenece between CRT and LCD in desplaying characters

What is the differnce in character display between CRT and LCD  ? Is it possible to make LCD character display as clear as CRT ?

LCD is really clearer anyway (although CRT may look subjectively "smoother", as CRT pixels are rather fuzzy). Additionally, it is possible to exploit the regular pattern of the RG and B cells in an LCD display to perform subpixel antialiasing - see ClearType for one implementation. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 18:50, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

Links: Subpixel rendering is possible with LCD displays. Read about it in the article, and read about it in a nice section of the Apple Typography article. — Sverdrup 19:26, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Though I think it's true to say that an LCD display will only achieve its potential if run at its native (highest) resolution. 09:09, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Auto VINs

Auto VINs Provide Top-Level Info for a Specific Auto -- Found in the Trunk is a Sticker with Many 3-digit A/N Codes which specifies ALL Options Built INto that Particular Auto -- Here's My Problem!

Greetings from Cape Fear, NC first of all -- secondly, I am thrilled with Misplaced Pages Website; SUPER!

Re; VINs and Information Codes... After asking the supposed 'experts' (auto salesmen) about the Vehicle Identification Numbers and if they contain anything more than engine type, where made, color etc, they always replied stating those VINs were limited to that. So my REAL question is, when looking at an older automobile that's long since had it's window sticker removed, there MUST be some sort of sticker somewhere affixed to the auto that denotes every single option and package that went into building that particular VIN-numbered auto. In Cadillac's detailed owners manual (for all their recent autos) they point out a index card-sized sticker underneath the panel in the trunk floor that covers the spare... I found it and copied ALL the codes. There must've been ten rows of 3-digit, alphanumeric codes, and about 20 of those codes per line. My guess is that those codes represent every specific option that went into the build of that particular auto, basically giving a rundown on it's uniqueness.

BUT, for the life of me, I cannot find any form of cross-reference list that would spell-out exactly WHAT option each of those Codes STOOD FOR!

I am with hopes that I can find it here, through Misplaced Pages, through one of the good folks that find great use of this Site as I do! Thank-you in advance, as I'm pretty sure I'm asking the right question at the RIGHT PLACE!  :-)

Best Regards to ALL,

Kenn K. Carolina Beach NC (Hooterville, USA)

• Have you checked out the Misplaced Pages Vehicle identification number article? It may answer some of your questions. hydnjo talk 19:38, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

If you do a google search for Factory Service Manual you can find a FSM for the specific make, and year of auto that you're looking at. The FSM will list what every bit of the VIN stands for. The VIN can also be found under the hood on the firewall and a few other places on most vehicles. Note though that an FSM is going to cost you ~US$100. They're not cheap but very handy for repairing everything. You might also be able to find a message board on the internet for Cadillac enthusiasts and they might know as well without you having to spend the money. Dismas 20:15, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

The FSM is all-powerful! Praise His Noodly Appendages! — JIP | Talk 09:56, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

LOL! Not that FSM!  :) Dismas 12:20, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Our Chevy Astro manual has a page or two telling how to decode the VIN number for the van. Maybe a manual for your car would have this. Also, I remember seeing a sticker like that on the inside of the trunk lid on the old Cutlasses. And, you better make sure the part that sticker is on is the original. If it was replaced for some reason, then the sticker on it won't be of much use! --Phroziac 16:39, September 3, 2005 (UTC)

military rank insignias request

Good afternoon, My name is Richard Ruotolo and I am a freelance graphic artist working out of upstate New York. I am working on a project with Jim Slavin, Coordinator of Military Projects for Excelsior College in Albany, NY 12203, phone 518-464-8650. I am in search of military insignia in vector format (illustrator files if possible, eps or ai files) or high res tiff images for 4 military groups 1) Army 2) Navy 3) Airforce 4) Marines

I was given this site by Jim Slavin. I noticed you have a few gif and png files, but am in need of these symbols/insignias in vector format to be used for a background image on a printed recruitment/informative publication. This is what was requested of Jim Slavin. Could you help send me these files and or point to a page where I may access these or assist me in any other way possible?

Also at this time, do you have access to any hi-res military photography as well. To my understanding, Excelsior College is having a hard time tracking down hi-res updated usable photography for printed recruitment publications. I'm hoping we can work together on this one. Thank you.

Richard Ruotolo 16 Ridge Drive Troy, NY 12180 518-266-0821 rruotolo@atecone.net or richardruotolo@nycap.rr.com

NOTE: email file size can not exceed 4mb

Have a great day!

Orengo Nassau

ON THE 24TH MAY 1969 I TRAVELED FROM SOUTHHAMPTON ENGLAND TO MADERIA THEN ON TO GUYANA SOUTH AMERICA ON A SHIP WHAT I THOUGHT WAS CALLED ORANGO NASSAU .I KNOW THAT IT WAS A DUTCH LINER BUT SINCE THEN I BEEN SEARCHING FOR A PHOTO OF THE LINER WITHOUT SUCCESS. CAN ANY ONE HELP ME FIND A PHOTO OR DATAILS OF, PLEASE. E-MAIL TO:Doctorswitch@aol.com

• Please don't post in all CAPS. Do remember what the company was called that exploited this liner? Orange Nassau is the official name of the Dutch Royal family, and not a particular rare name when it comes to ships. - Mgm| 21:41, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

• On this page I find

Sailings June 1969-November 1970 (issued August 1969) for:
Oranje Nassau, Prins der Nederlanden
Ports of call:
Amsterdam, Southampton, Madeira, Trinidad, Georgetown, Curaçao, Aruba, Paramaribo, Kingston, Grenada, Barbados, Ponta Delgada

So that seems about right. Now, for a picture... Aaah: here it is... 82.210.117.215 17:59, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Top of the pops

Could you comfirm that top of the pops was broadcast from either the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral or the Liverpool Catholic Cathedral in the mid 1960's as a one off christmas special.Thank you stephen.henry1949@btinternet.com

• Try posting your question at Talk:Top of the Pops. You're more likely to find someone who knows there. The article says that the show started in 1964, broadcasting from a disuser church in Manchester. Maybe that's what you're thinking of. Ground Zero | t 18:47, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

water moccasin

I found two pieces of misinformation about the water moccasin. You state that they are good climbers and that they are aggressive. Neither is true. Many of the non-poisonous water snakes are indeed good climbers and may go into trees 10 to 20 feet high to sun themselves.

On the point of water moccasin aggression, they are sometimes bold, even curious about the presence of humans. However, once they feel that they are in harm's way, they will do one of two things: 1- stand their ground, often vibrating their tail and opening their mouth, revealing the inner white (thus the name cottonmouth). This behavior is often mistaken for aggression. But, in all my years of catching and observing cottonmouths, I've never had one attack. 2- Rapidly flee. Snakes near the water almost always make a run for it. They tend to stand their ground only as a last resort when away from the water and cannot flee into their element.

Hope this helps clear up some misunderstandings about the water moccasin.

jt@rose.net

The best method is to click the edit tab on the article, and change the information yourself. Add an edit summary explaining briefly why you make the changes. If you aren't confident editing the article directly, use the discussion tab to comment on the article. I assume the article you are talking about is Cottonmouth (which water moccasin redirects to). I can't help more than this since I know very little about snakes - New Zealand doesn't have any.-gadfium 21:24, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

New Orleans Pump System

I would love to read about how New Orleans' pump system was intended to work. I've read much in regard to it being a revolutionary design that didn't require much maintenance over the years, but no one seems to know how it worked. Rmisiak 22:35, 1 September 2005 (UTC)

Well... so much for that. I've heard that a lot of cash over the years has been diverted away from maintenance on the levees and what not by the shady political culture that tends to end up in power around New Orleans. Is it possible that the rumor you heard was just an excuse to divert said funds? --Brasswatchman 04:30, September 2, 2005 (UTC)

So which Apocalypse are we on?

You know, I really hate to be the first one to bring this idea up - but has anyone been actively declaring the apocalypse since this month? Let's face it - this has been a pretty bad month for the whole world. First those two airplane crashes, then New Orleans and the bridge collapse in Iraq... there's enough nutcases in the world. None of them have picked up on this? --Brasswatchman 04:33, September 2, 2005 (UTC)

Don't be such a pessimist. The world won't end before December 21st, 2012. --R.Koot 04:55, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

:) Yes, yes, when the Mayan calendar ends and we all turn into orcs* But I'm guessing I'm not the only one who the thought's occured to, as bad as this month has been. What I'm wondering is if anyone's actually *believed* that thought, and are making some kind of ruckus in the media about it. I'm more interested in the religious studies aspect than anything else. --Brasswatchman 05:04, September 2, 2005 (UTC)

• for obscure geek reference, see Shadowrun.

I actually thought last year was fairly end of the world-ish. We started out the year with the tsunami, then the U.S. was hit by three hurricanes which were all fairly destructive, Mt. St. Helen was threatening to erupt, etc. Now this year it's been not two airline crashes but five in one month (Greece, Canada, 2 in South America I think, can't remember where the last was) and now the entire city of New Orleans is basically under water plus a bunch of Mississippi. Maybe Mother Nature just wanted to thin out the population some... :shrug: Dismas 12:03, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

And Michael Jackson was found "not guilty". If that isn't a sign of an approaching apocalypse, I don't know what is. Ground Zero | t 18:43, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Why, Apple releasing a two-button mouse, of course! — Lomn | Talk / RfC 21:15:40, 2005-09-02 (UTC)

Heh. Fair enough. --Brasswatchman 15:14, September 3, 2005 (UTC)

As it says somewhere in Revelation, it is a very bad idea to announce the apocalypse, before the apocalypse is here. It has seemed kinda end of the worldish to me also, but meh. Wait for the four horsemen of Misplaced Pages to come, and then you will know. :D Additionally, is the mark of the beast really a reference to being a Misplaced Pages sysop? hmmm... --Phroziac 16:45, September 3, 2005 (UTC)

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Hi! When abroad with a mobile phone (roaming) in order to dial a local number where you are you have to dial the full country and local code as if you were at home. Does this apply to emergency telephone numbers? or do you just dial 112 or 911 etc.. Declan

Hi Declan. You just dial the emergency number, no need for the country and local code. If you are anywhere in the European Union, you dial 1-1-2. In the USA, dial 9-1-1. In Australia, dial 0-0-0. And so on. It is worth being aware of the emergency number in whatever country you travel to, as they do vary. See Emergency telephone number. Proto t c 09:45, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Although 1-1-2 works here in the UK, most people don't know about it and may be confused if you use the term; 9-9-9 is the one everyone in Britain knows. (The two numbers go to the same place.) Loganberry (Talk) 11:48, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

For GSM mobile phones, 1-1-2 will work anywhere in the world --Ballchef 12:45, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

1-0-0 for police 1-0-1 fire and 1-0-2 for ambulance if you're in India (or at least in Mumbai) User:Nichalp/sg 08:02, September 6, 2005 (UTC)

How many meals before anarchy?

I should probably ask this on Wikiquote, but my guess is there are more people here who will know the answer.

Does anyone know the origin of the quote along the lines of;

Society is just three meals away from anarchy

Some people have it as four meals, others have 'revolution' instead of 'anarchy'. I can find that it was used in the script for Red Dwarf and it appears to be an internal maxim of Britain's MI5, but I would be sure it is much older and probably by someone like Voltaire.

It just seems somewhat relevant to the events in New Orleans at the moment. -- Solipsist 11:17, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Plato first described society as being 'just a few meals away from barbarism'. Proto t c 11:55, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

• Angularly related: "Erst kommt das Fressen: Dann kommt die Moral" (First comes feeding; then comes morals.) --Bertolt Brecht. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 03:04, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

Slug extermination techniques

Every morning, I wake up and discover that slugs have spent the night merrily smearing intricate, glistening trails all over the living room. Occasionally, I'll get up in the middle of the night and inevitably catch a slug red-handed (if they had hands, that is), but there always seem to be others that I don't catch. Can anyone recommend a good way of discouraging these pests? — Matt Crypto 12:22, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

• Maybe, by following the trails, you can figure out how they are getting into the house and block the access. For instance, if there's an air vent, a fine mesh might discourage them. If that turns out not to be possible, at least you've identified where they are getting in and can put salt there. If they don't seem to be getting in, perhaps they are already there. Look behind the curtains and in other dark, cool, places. Notinasnaid 12:36, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

• I had this problem when I was a student, and we eventually solved it. Vacuum at least daily. Slugs will come in if there is stuff on the carpet for them to eat. Or, if you have hard floors, mop them daily. You might also consider turning your heating down / off at night (if you have it on), and salting you carpet thoroughly (don't worry, it'll vacuum up, but don't get it wet, as it will bleach the carpet slightly). If you have old padded furniture (ie a sofa or an armchair), turn it upside down and take the cover off the bottom if you can, as it is entirely possible the slugs are living in it. Slug pellets along the edges of the carpet work, but are not advisable if you have children or pets. Proto t c 13:17, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Place a line of salt grains by windows and entrances. It also gives the house a tropical beachy feeling. If that fails, consume only salty snacks. Then even the crumbs are lethal to 'em! --Menchi 18:59, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

That's what I would do -- a perimeter of salt for a few days should keep them away for awhile. At the very least it'll tell you where they got in. --Fastfission 19:30, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Or you can leave shallow plates of beer where they're coming in -- they'll drown in the beer. Though I don't know if you want to waste perfectly good beer that way.  :) Zoe 20:44, September 2, 2005 (UTC)

How do I comment on JPEGs?

I'm trying to catalogue a photo album of about 200 JPEGs drawn from different sources. I've found that I can comment on some of the pictures (by selecting 'Properties' from the menu), but others do not allow me to do so. Does anyone know why this is, or how I can add a comment to each file? Thanks. Gareth Hughes 18:24, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

What menu in what program? Kuickshow seems to work for most of the JPEG images I have, just Alt-Enter to view properties, select "meta info", and start typing. Ojw 18:41, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

The files aren't read only are they? Ojw 18:43, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

'Read only' is a good call. I changed all permissions to read and write, but it still doesn't seem to work. Gwenview allows commenting on JPEGs, but on some it says This image can't be commented. I've tried to use the GIMP, but I can't find anything about commenting there. Some properties dialogues have Meta Info and others don't. I don't have Kuickshow, so I can't try that at the moment. Any thoughts? Gareth Hughes 18:56, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

In the GIMP, you specify the comment when you save a file. The first dialog box allows you to specify the filename, the second dialog lets you type comments. It takes a long time to load and save images in GIMP though, if all you want to do is edit metadata. I'd still recommend trying Kuickshow (since you must have KDE to be talking about Gwenview)

Interestingly, the JPEG article notes that JPEG isn't a file format, but an encoding and compression method for image data, which is used in file formats such as JFIF, EXIF, and JNG -- perhaps your images are in one of the weirder formats that doesn't support metadata. You could try converting a JPEG to a JPEG (just do it from Konqueror's right-click menu, or use jpegtrans, or the convert command) to see if that changes the flavour of JPEG to one that you can comment on... Ojw 19:32, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Ah, that's helpful. By resaving images via GIMP I get complete control of the comment field. It maybe that some of the images are in a format that doesn't allow comments, but GIMP can convert them. The process is quite long-winded, so I might take a look at Kuickshow. Thanks. Gareth Hughes 20:24, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Be warned that by re-saving JPEGs, you might cause the image quality to decay -- see lossy data compression. For this case, I would think your best bet would be to use a program that stores metadata about the images apart from the actual image files. I can't recommend one in particular, though… What platform are you using, and what exactly are you using the comment field for?

Book List about OMNI for Ft.W.Mus. of Sci.

Sharon Murray is in charge of creating a new display about out Museum's OMNI theater. I have technical info. Are their any books available on this wonderful technology: history, future plans; anything. 3205 Las Vegas Trail Un. One, Ft. Worth, Tx 76116-4912 817-696-8453

Anon question about some former student

hi my name is anthony from indiana usa i was just wanting to know about any information you can give me about a student that went there along time ago im 18 years old and looking for just sum information thats can be givin out because i thought it would be neat to research it im not writting a book and im not with any kinda newspapers her name was anneliese michel if you cant help just let me know thank you.

Try Classmates.com or something, perhaps. Misplaced Pages has no records of who attended a particular high school. Sorry. Hermione1980 21:36, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

im not writting a book -- Thank goodness. Garrett Albright 01:54, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

You have not given us much to go on. Was she born in the 1880s or the 1980s? Was she a student in high school or elementary school or college? Do you know which school? What town are we talking about, New Albany or Elkhart or where? Where did you find or hear her name? Do you know anything else about her? alteripse 23:56, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Well, her name was "annaliese michel", which by the standard of his spelling could be anything really. there is an "Anneliese Michel" who is a character in a film "Emily Rose: The Real Story of Anneliese Michel's Exorcism" Dunc|☺ 02:01, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Contacting

How do I contact people about joining the WikiBuffy Project? Also I was wondering how I could get the Pendragon page improved.

Hello! Misplaced Pages is a wiki. That means that almost every article and page on Misplaced Pages can be edited by anyone -- including you! Want to improve the Pendragon page? Go right ahead. Want to join the WikiProject Buffy? No need to contact anyone; just do it. Just click the "Edit this page" link at the top of the page you want to update, and edit away! Thanks for contributing to Misplaced Pages! Garrett Albright 01:53, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

• Jus go ahead and add your name to the list of members for that project. If you want to contact other members, you can contact them at their personal talk pages or at Misplaced Pages talk:WikiProject Buffy. - 82.172.23.66 08:28, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Which Girl Aloud?

Help identify these members of Girls Aloud please. First off the easy ones I got, the ginger one and the blonde one:

• Nicola Roberts
• Sarah Harding

and the ones I don't, one brunette, two highlighted "blondes", and they all look the same. Take your pic from Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh

• Girl Aloud 1
• Girl Aloud 2
• Girl Aloud 3

(all images are on the commons, so could you note the results there please.). I think I must be showing my age. Cheers. Dunc|☺ 00:51, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

1 is Cheryl (or Ashley Cole's bit of fluff)

2 is Kimberley

3 is a really bad picture of Nadine, seemingly sans makeup.

I've answered here as well, in case I've not put the name in the right place on the commons (as I never use it). And the ginger one is the best. Proto t c 10:41, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Actually I'm pretty sure you've got 1 and 3 the wrong way round. Will you take another looks please. Theresa Knott (a tenth stroke) 20:58, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

Compare with their pictures on their CBBC profile - I'm pretty sure they're the right way round. Proto t c 08:40, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

Afraid you are wrong. 1=Nadine (roundish face), 2=Cheryl (eyes), 3=Kimberley (dark hair). If you need a source then: PTSE 16:41, 9 September 2005 (UTC)

ANSWER

• Nadine Coyle
• Cheryl Tweedy
• Kimberley Walsh

can i be a volcanologist if...

If i were to become a volcanologist would I have to be going all around the world like to Colombia and all different countries or would I be able to choose to stay in the United States? Thank you for your help. April S.

No one can make you go anywhere you don't want to go. That applies to any job. You probably will get the chance to travel to lots of different countries as a vulcanologist, but you don't have to. You should be able to travel to some countries but not to ones that scare you.-gadfium 04:27, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

I think most vulcanologists work for universities, no? In any case, if you stick to the US or refuse too many places, your opportunities for advancement/ continued employment would be limited. You'd probably change your mind once you got into it though.--JimWae 04:44, 2005 September 3 (UTC)

Baton Rouge Refinery

I am a retired exxon employee of Exxon's subsidiary in Norway. In view of the Katrina disaster in the southern part of the US I am curious to learn how badly the floods an hurricane has damaged the Baton Rouge Refinery and when it is expected to be operating at full capacity again.

• Wouldn't it be easier to contact someone Exxon in Norway and try to establish contact with someone who knows what goes on in the US. - 82.172.23.66 08:31, 3 September 2005 (UTC)
• And then update our article? — mark ✎ 19:41, 3 September 2005 (UTC)
• However, to my understanding Baton Rouge is relatively undamaged by Hurricane Katrina. In fact, some refugees from New Orleans are being housed there. The refinery there is probably fine. Superm401 | Talk 21:14, September 4, 2005 (UTC)
  • The French media (notably Liberation of 2005-09-03) describe the Baton Rouge refineries as "paralysed". Further information may well be commercially sensitive, so difficult to come by! Physchim62 22:51, 4 September 2005 (UTC)
    • On the other hand, the US media says Exxon Mobil is boosting the output of their Baton Rouge refinery. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 02:58, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

Effectiveness of Flamethrowers?

How effective are flamethrowers in terms of actual damage? --Fangz 15:15, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

• It entirely depends what you use it on. If it's something flammable, like a wooden structure or a person, very effective. Alphax  15:40, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

The flamethrower page you link to implies that they were only really used to 'damage' crops, as the two main uses of flamethrowers against humans were (a) fear, and (b) removing air-supplies in confined spaces. In military terms, their effectiveness would be limited by the short lifespan of a flamethrower operator (where fear of the device makes them a prime target for pretty much everybody, combined with the obvious problems of carrying around gasoline in a war zone) Ojw 18:41, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

As Alphax says, it all depends on context. In military terms, flamethrowers are extremely effective at the type of cave-to-cave fighting seen at the end of world war II (three other very effecive weapons against troops fighting inside caves are heavier-than-air poison gas , phosphorus grenades, and specially designed gravity bombs ). This is particularly true of flamethrowers mounted on tanks, which were in fact american weapon most feared by the japanese. However, for the man using the flamethrower, it's a *very* dangerous assignment (the causaulty rate among flamethrower operators at the battle of okinawa was around 70% if memory serves). →Raul654 01:59, September 7, 2005 (UTC)

Konqueror click to select

Does anyone know how to set Konqueror (3.4) so that clicking a file selects it instead of opening it? Ojw 17:07, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

KDE Control Center -> Peripherals -> Mouse, Icons section. ~~ N (t/c) 17:16, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Thanks -- that was well-hidden! Ojw 18:45, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Luneville

PLEASE TELL ME DURING WHAT PERIOD LUNEVILLE WAS PART OF GERMANY. YOURS TRULY GENE VENNESLAND

• Are you sure it ever was? Luneville just a bit outside of Nancy; it's not part of Alsace-Lorraine (which was swapped back and forth between German and French rule over the last several centuries). However, hmm, all of Lorraine was occupied by Germany from 1940-1944, and Germany considered it part of Germany at that point. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 20:32, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Actually, it seems during the 15th century, Luneville was part of the Duchy of Lorraine, and was first annexed by the French in 1766 . — Laura Scudder | Talk 06:19, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

On a related note, the Image:Alsace-lorraine 1871.jpg attached to Alsace-Lorraine seems a little misleading as currently used as the map only indicates the province in 1871; the region was clearly larger at various points. (Notice for instance that Lorraine (province) says that both Nancy and Verdun are in Lorraine when neither were within the imperial province of Elsass-Lothringen which is on the map.) — Laura Scudder | Talk 06:40, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

Maybe I'm confused, but I'd gotten the idea that Elsass-Lothringen did not incorporate all of Lorraine. Did it at some point? --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 05:48, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

The point I was trying to make was that the imperial province of Elsass-Lothringen is smaller than the actual region of Alsace+Lorraine. The article Alsace-Lorraine does state that 74% of Lorraine remained in French control, but I guess I felt that it didn't address the full area of historic dispute that some people denote by simply "Alsace-Lorraine". I could be totally misguided though by my sloppy German history, — Laura Scudder | Talk 06:42, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

And now I'm wondering if the western portion of Lorraine was ever disputed at all. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 02:53, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

"My computer" deleted

I was using Windows on one computer and I accidentally pressed delete on "My Computer". How do I get it back? --HappyCamper 19:51, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

What version of Windows? For XP, Right-click the Desktop and go to Properties. Select the Desktop tag, then Customize Desktop, then check My Computer.

XP and it worked! Thanks! --HappyCamper 23:28, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

PROTECTION SHEILD

MY FRIEND, WHOM IS NOW DECEASED HAD A NECKLACE THAT SHE BOUGHT IN A METAPHYSICS STORE NOT NEAR THE CITY I LIVE IN. I DON'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE STORE. BUT SHE CALLED THE MEDALION A "PROTECTION SHIELD". I AM DESPERATLELY TRYING TO FIND A PICTURE OF IT. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME?

I searched the web and found these: and ...but can you describe the necklace at all? --Scapegoat pariah 07:17, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

a metaphysics store? wow, I never knew there was such a thing. dab (ᛏ) 20:35, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Bob Newhart, Born, September 5 or September 29, 1929, or..?

cit http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/N/htmlN/newhartbob/newhartbob.htm (rm posting of entire article at link) - Mgm| 12:00, September 4, 2005 (UTC)

A) Was it really necessary to post all of that?

B) This should really be discussed on the Bob Newhart talk page.

Dismas 10:52, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

Weight Watchers

Where could I find a copy of the Weight Watchers Plan from approximately 1986 to 1989? Or any possible contacts that you feel would be helpful. I have attempted to contact Weight Watchers directly, but was unsuccessful. Thank you for your help.

This kind of thing comes from those deep dark days of the distant past before the internet (or, more precisely, before the internet was ubiquitous). So you're unlikely to find it directly online.

My first port of call would be to contact a research library; if you've access to a university library ask the reference desk there, if not try your nearest "big" library (for instance, if you lived in Victoria, Australia, you'd contact the State Library of Victoria). The second might be to contact an academic whose expertise is in the history of dieting. A google search for "history of dieting" turns up this course list at Emory University where a course on the history of dieting is taught by one M Gilman. If you go to their campus directory service and search for the surname "Gilman" you'll find the email address of Murray J. Gilman, who is more than likely the person who will teach the course. --Robert Merkel 22:29, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

Extremes on earth

I think there is a mistake on this page. The vertical drop on Trango towers is much less than listed. The page list it as 6000 meters. Correct should be between 2000 and 3000 meters.

Regards B.R. Oslo

Thanks for your suggestion. When you believe an article needs improvement, please feel free to change it. You can edit almost any article on Misplaced Pages by just following the Edit link at the top of the page. We encourage you to be bold in updating pages, because wikis like ours develop faster when everybody edits. Don't worry too much about making honest mistakes—they're likely to be found and corrected quickly. You can always preview your edits before you publish them or test them out in the sandbox. If you need additional help, check out our getting started page or ask the friendly folks at the Teahouse. Dismas 20:55, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

Contacting Sango123

Hello-

Sango123 welcomed me as a newbie but I can't figure out how to respond to a question he has posed to me.

Many thanks,

David Justin <email removed>

Hi there, and welcome to Misplaced Pages! You can click on this link here: User talk:Sango123, and then click on the little plus sign at the top of the page to leave a message. --HappyCamper 02:58, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

Beat me to it. But if you mean the question about copying material, BrokenSegue asked that, not Sango123. To contact him, post at User talk:BrokenSegue. In general, to contact any user, post at User talk:username, where username is the user's name(i.e. BrokenSegue). Superm401 | Talk 03:09, September 5, 2005 (UTC)

bloodshot eyes

When i smoke weed, my eyes go red. Even when no smoke actually goes into my eyes, they still go red. This usually happens when I am smoking weed, but now also when I am smoking cigarettes. I use the recommended amount of Visine Original, but recently it seems to have lost it's effectiveness. Can you tell me why my eyes go red, why they are more red now than they used to be, and can one develop a tolerance to eye drops? Thanks for any advice. --Ballchef 13:11, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages kommidy gold. Garrett Albright 14:20, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

are you saying my comedy is gold? --Ballchef 14:24, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

African History

hi i one of my students here in taiwan asked me a question and not sure what it really is could you please help me.

he asked me in the african culture why do they plant a tree when a baby is born?

thanks cary

In Asian culture, why do they expose their dead to carrion birds?

First, it is as hazardous to make generalizations about "African culture" as "Asian culture"; you are asking about a specific practice of a specific society. Do you know which society? It is usually impossible to answer a "why" question about a cultural practice.

Second, the kinds of answers one can give to a why question could include any of the following:

1. a folktale of that society that gives a mythical "explanation";
2. a claim that the practice is functional for a reason invented by someone in another society;
3. "because it is the way of our people", which is somewhat tautological but probably the most accurate. alteripse 16:13, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

The practice of exposing the dead to carrion birds is not a feature of Asian culture generally, but specifically of the Parsi community — for more information see the article Zoroastrianism. rossb 13:31, 6 September 2005 (UTC) Yes, that was precisely my point. I picked a single unusual cultural practice of a single society that captures the imagination. See rhetorical question alteripse 14:12, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

tough question

This weekend we are celebrating our goldfish's 5th birthday and I have just done an internet search trying to find out how old a fish is in relation to human years. Plenty of info on mamal correlations - cats, dogs, hamsters. I could find nothing on fish.

Got any info on this subject?

Thanks

Kasey H.

Easy question. See which says 10 yrs is average & longest recorded was 43 years. So a goldfish year is roughly 7 human years (perhaps less if you equate with human lifespan in captivity), and a 5 year old goldfish is thirtysomething. alteripse 20:41, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

What's the song in the Sin City promos?

Recently have been looking at buying the Sin City soundtrack over iTunes. But none of the samples sound like the song I heard in the movie's promos and tv spots. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Thanks. --Brasswatchman 23:20, September 5, 2005 (UTC)

• It's "Cells" by The Servant. android79 23:54, September 5, 2005 (UTC)
• Great. Thanks. --Brasswatchman 23:56, September 5, 2005 (UTC)

• I'm gonna go download it off Kazaa. --Ballchef 07:15, 6 September 2005 (UTC)
  • Announcing illegal activities over the internet is a dubious practice. Dmn € Դմն 11:39, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

So I shouldn't say anything about those mattress tags then? Dismas 12:01, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Dmn, most of this guy's edits have been to the bong article and its talk page, and if you scroll up a bit, you'll find he has posted a question asking if anyone knows of anything stronger than Visine to remove red-eye caused by smoking pot. This guy probably doesn't give a damn if anyone knows he downloads stolen music. Garrett Albright 18:51, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

help with pine trees

if someone could please be as kind to help me out here. I need to find out what the difference between yellow pine trees and red pine trees are? Sounds kinda silly but with working in the lumber business,( the office) i had a customer ask. Thanks for your time. amy

We have Yellow pine ("In American forestry, a term for several closely related species of pine with yellow tinted wood, including Loblolly Pine, Slash Pine, Shortleaf Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Jeffrey Pine and several others.") and Red pine articles. David Sneek 07:55, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

need information

What is the loud holler of the old west cattle herders ? what is that word used ?

Animals respond more to volume, tone and attitude than to words (try it), so I doubt whether they would yell any specific words, though probably quite a lot of swear words would be useful in conducting their daily business; "hey" probably gets a bit boring after a while. At the start of Rawhide someone hollers "Herd 'em up! Mooooo-ve 'em out!" but this is an instruction to the herdsmen rather than the herd. Shantavira 08:08, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

I agree with Shantavira, it might not even be a word. Might just be an utterance that you've heard. And animals really don't know words too well. It's mostly tone and such. Our dogs have a few different nicknames and they'll respond to those that sound close to their name and with the right tone. For instance, Dublin will answer to her name as well as "Wublin", "Wubbers", "Dub", etc. But Calisto won't respond to just the letter "C" since there isn't a "see" sound in the name Calisto. But she will respond to "Lister" because of the "lis" sound and the enthusiasm in our voices. Dismas 13:28, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Just wanted to add that cowboy movies are mostly fantasy. If they shout "Yip! Yip!" or whatever in the movies that doesn't communicate anything apart from the imagination of the scriptwriter. Shantavira 17:39, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Shakey

How legal and uncopyrightable would it be to make a song that sampled a Shakespeare monologue? I wanna do that - get a catchy tune and play it over the top of a famous Shakespeare monologue and get to the top of the charts. And don't be nicking this idea from me. Please. --Sophiebristow 11:43, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

• Since he's been dead for ages, his work is now in the public domain. His work couldn't have been included in Wikisource otherwise. - Mgm| 12:11, September 6, 2005 (UTC)

Sophie! It's good to hear from you again. How did it work out with your problem boarder?alteripse 12:20, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Shakespeare is public domain, but a certain production of his work might be copyright. If you read the monologue, you'd have the right to copyright it, but you would have to seek permission to use a famous actor's version of a monologue. Gareth Hughes 12:56, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

race descent of Puerto Rico

Tribal recognized chiefs

I am Cetan Hanhepi (Rev. Night hawk) I am Lakota and would like to ask you who your recognized tribal chiefs are and if a women living in West Virginia named Brenda "white deer" Andrews of Charles Town West Virginia is a recognized tribal chief of the Cherokee nation? She is claiming that she is tribal chief of the southern band of Cherokee. I have a copy of a newspaper article with this her claim of chief and would like to pass it on to the right tribal council leaders if possible. I personally am tribally enrolled in US and Canada as a Lakota and spiritual leader of my people. If your site could assist me I would appreciate it greatly. We as the original peoples of this land have enough to deal with and don't need instant indians causing more problems for us. Pilamaya, Mitakuye Oyasin Rev. Night hawk 63.235.58.152 13:46, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Indian Film Producer

Do you mean to ask about Adoor Gopalakrishnan who got the Dadasaheb Phalke award recently? If you're looking for general info about Indian movie industry start with Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood. If you want specific info, please specify what you want. -- Sundar 17:03, September 6, 2005 (UTC)

Old systems of organization just won't work today ...

Due to advances in engineering and technology, each year fewer workers are required to support an ever increasing production environment. The only answer to this problem is for labor to become more competitive. If this isn't done, there will eventually be no opportunity for Union workers in this country.

The old adversarial roles are just useless. Business (profit) dictates. Unions can either become part of the problem (and be eliminated), or they can choose to become part of the solution (an asset highly valued by all concerned).

The only way for Unions to dump their old image and reestablish themselves as an important part of the labor/employer equation is for Unions to lead the way in merging technology with the labor pool to produce a sort of "Union Hall on the Internet" where both members and employers can get together. If this is done properly, it will benefit both members and employers greatly, and the old days of contention between workers and employers can be replaced by an atmosphere of mutual need and respect.

Now listen carefully. I've built a working model, and over the last 20+ years we've pretty well debugged the process. So … I'm not just spouting off here. Using the process we've developed, Unions could make the transition cleanly to a new and more effective business model … one that could help them thrive in today's ever changing labor market.

The other Unions I've contacted are apparently too busy to listen. Remember the definition of a crazy person? Someone who keeps repeating the same actions over and over expecting a different result?

So … maybe that says something about you if you decide not to answer this email?

Glen C. Simmons 800 367 0898 X4#

Was there a question in any of that? DJ Clayworth 21:10, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Watches made by women?

Historically (and I am certainly not referring to the late 20th / early 21st century), were there any female watchmakers?

In the movie The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom says she was the first woman to be licensed as a watchmaker in Holland. DJ Clayworth 21:09, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

the blond who used her body to swindle older men out of money

Hello, I am not sure who is the right person to talk to. I am a writer and I am doing some research on a particular story that appeared in the Canadian media some time in the 90's. An attractive, Toronto female, who worked for a bar on Yorkville, used her body and good looks to swindle older men out of their money. She was later tried and convicted, causing a blurb on the prime time news and in print. Frank Magazine went all out to keep it's readers up to date on her whereabouts when she got out of jail. My question.. what was her name? Paul

most valubale player

who was the most valubale player for the National League of Baseball in 1998?

Sammy Sosa, according to this website. --Think Fast 01:49, September 7, 2005 (UTC)

President Nixion's Political Views

I need some trying to find President Richard Nixon's political views for my project on him.If you would please try to find me a website or the information. I need 3 things he supports and 3 things he's against. Thank you so very much and have a great day!

                                                  Love me

Identification of space ship in Star Wars

What is the name of the starship in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi that Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Leia, Chewbacca, and some other Rebels used to sneak into Endor? It was in that ship that Luke Skywalker sensed Darth Vader's presence, and Darth Vader sensed Luke's. I searched through Category:Star Wars starfighters, and couldn't find any information regarding this ship, although the V-19 Torrent starfighter does resemble it.… ‡ Jarlaxle 04:15, September 7, 2005 (UTC)