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why do clouds turn dark when its about to rain?
A cloud compsition is primarlly just billions of drops of water or ice. When such a cloud formation has an influx of water/ice, ie it's mass increases to include more water/ice, light finds it hard to pass through the mass, thus making it darker for us to see.\n\nIn a normal cloud, light can pass through the water/ice...
Why old people always are complaining ?
Well, if you think about having illnesses and always being worried about health, older people might always want to pester people to let go of all the emotions bottled up inside of them. They have different points of views, like your example about the ice cream. So if you feel like you have a major problem with them, th...
what is inferred reality and class inclusion?
Inferred reality is defined as the meaning of stimuli in the context of relevant information.\n\n"Inclusion" is a term used by educators to describe a philosophical approach to the education of children with disabilities. This philosophical paradigm maintains that a child with disabilities -- even severe disabilities s...
what is the answer to: P=2L + 2w for w ?
That depends on what L and P are. If you plug the permitter and length in, you can get width W.\n\nIf you want a formula that will yield W, it's: (P-2L)/2 = W
I want to become christian?
Over the past couple of years, I made many friends from China - most of whom are raised with no religion. And they're all great and wonderful individuals who don't seem to lack anything. I have had at times to explain certain things about the Christian religion to them, which is the dominant religion in the western wor...
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
i guess that would depend on the woodchuck...is he lazy or energetic,healthy or sick, etc....??
What a son give best gift to his mother?
a hand made card for her with lots of love
how would u drop a raw egg on a concrete floor without breaking it?
Put the egg in the middle of a 1 foot square styrene block. \nFit the egg with a parachute. \nput it in strong bottle filled with water before dropping it.
does a baby breath water inside the mothers womb?
those other two are, in that the babies lungs are filled with embryonic fluid, but he isnt 'breathing' as we would thing of it. everything that the baby needs to live while in the mothers womb, is receieved through the umbilical cord, including oxygen.
Is Yahoo or Google a better resource for research? What is another good resource for academic research?
My answer is google for the following reasons:\n\nPros of Google:\n\nAs a seach engine, google has the best relevance and presents the results in a way that I find easy to decide what pages are best for me. Its the best in terms of researching information.\n\nFor makin money, a #1 on google is worth many times more tha...
does the va pay for dental work?
Only if the dental condition is related to, or as a direct result of active duty service. POW's are eligible under this ruling, as are former service members who are 100% disabled or can prove 100% individual unemployability.
Traffic Question: Can you change lanes across a double yellow line?
Yes, you can cross a double yellow, but only to make a turn into an actual street.
What is M&E services in a building?
M&E refers to Mechanical and Electrical services in a building.\nIn that a building is often heated or cooled, a Mechanical Service could include the Air Ducts, and our Water Piping for the chiller's or heaters. The Electrical Service would include the power and control wiring for these different pieces of equipment.
If I go 10 miles north, 4 miles east, 6 miles south, and then 7 miles west...?
That's the trouble with answers that give no explanation. Who can you believe?\n\nSince we go in each direction once, the ORDER of the moves doesn't matter. \n\nDraw a grid. Start at 0,0\n10 North means 0,10 You are due north 10 miles. Then we come back south 6 miles, so we're 4 miles north of where we started. \n4 mil...
how to become a perfect hardware engineer as i am undergoing btech in CSE in second year?
Learn well the fundamentals of Computer Science. Hardware may constantly change (Moore's Law) but the underlying theories will last forever. Good luck.
how can i win the megga millions lotto?
when you find out pls let me kn ow,lol its just luck
where did name of day thursday come from?
Tor's Day" or "Thor's Day" became Thursday in English, Donnerstag in German (meaning "Thunder's Day"), Donderdag in Dutch (meaning Thunder day), and Torsdag in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian.
How do I get rid of the "It's now safe to turn off your computer" in WINDOWS XP?
Right Click on "My Computer" and click "Manage" and go to the "Device Manager"\nthen from the menus choose "View--->Show Hidden Devices"\n\nu should notice a disable device called API something or something like that\n\nRight Click and "Enable" it\n\nClose the window and u should be ok
How do you vote in Iraq?
citizens are went to election centers and select the prefered list of candidate . electronic election is not used
How can we manufacture soap/detergent powder economically without electric power in a village?
yes, there are a few recipes online. i also made a few 4 and 8 bar soap boxes for a friend. kinda cool\nHere are a few.\nhttp://members.aol.com/oelaineo/srf.gif\nhttp://waltonfeed.com/old/soaphome.html\nhttp://soapandmore.com/homemade_soap_soap_supplies.html
what is shared video card memory?
it means just what you may think it means, that your video card uses up to 128 MB of that 512 MB. What you want is a video card that has its own memory, otherwise your going to be lacking the full brunt of that 512 MB of memory.
at what age did you lose your virginty?
age 17 Ft Lauderdale, Florida during Spring Break
What rhymes with orange?
No single word rhymes with orange. Some combinations, such as "door hinge", have been proposed. Some other words that have no rhyming word are month, silver, and purple.
republicans say we should "stay the course". isnt the translation of that phrase into japanese " kamakaze"?
"kami kaze" means "divine wind" in Japanese.
Why do users in Yahoo! 360 have almost no friends?
Maybe the ones who have many friends dont want you to see them =P Just a thought
how can you tell if a frog is male or female?
Hehe, nice. But anyways, here is a website I found just now about it. http://www.xlaevis.com/sexing.html
What is the best search engine other than Google.com?
I'm a fan of search.msn.com (actually, the funky interface for it at live.com)
Any pittsburgh Pens fans out there?
I'm a Pittsburgh Penguins fan! I think they should've done much better with Sidney Crosby, Lemieux healthy, Gonchar, Leclair, and Zigmund Palffy. They should be one of the elites now.
what is 'answers.yahoo.com'?
The product tour link below should help you with this question.
tell me more about hannuka?
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most joyous times of the Jewish year. \n\nThe reason for the celebration is twofold (both dating back to c. 165 BCE): \n\nthe miraculous military victory of the small, ill-equipped Jewish army over the ruling Greek Syrians, who had banned the Jewish religion and desecrate...
If your boyfriend has a confederate flag in his bedroom, how do you ask him to take it down?
Tell him that you're not comfortable with it, and ask him nicely to take it down. If he can't do something simple like remove a flag from his wall, what's going to happen when more important issues arise?
Do you believe in reincarnation?And why?
Yes.\nIt is not a thing I believe, it is a thing I experienced, it is about seeing.
what does Imao stand for?
It means Laughing my ass off
Which sign is the best mate for a Libra?
Gemini, Aquarius, Leo and Sagittarius
what is the meaning of life?
The meaning of life is to live it.
non POSIX-compatible C functions?
You can think of POSIX as a runtime standard for C, but for many reasons, some language/operating system providers decide to either not provide a determined function, change its parameters, its name or some criterion on how to handle the request.\nIf a certain operating system does support the full set of POSIX operati...
i dreamed that i am undressed in public , any one know what its mean?
Having a dream about being naked means that youre hiding a part of your personality and are afraid to be exposed (made naked) to other people.
What is the role of women in Educational Technology?
I think you should try to talk with some women I.T. techs that work for any school district in any county
i have a problem wity program not responding?
is the program a software or is it a page in the internet or is it that you are opeinning many screens ? press Ctrl then Alt then Delete (all pressed together now) to get task manager and under applications see whats not working and click on it and the bottom click end task...you dont need to restart.
can anybody tell a bit about mona lisa?
"The Mona Lisa (Italian, Spanish: La Gioconda; French: La Joconde), is an oil painting on poplar wood by the famous Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci and is perhaps the most famous painting in art history; few other works of art are as romanticized, celebrated, or reproduced. It is owned by the French govern...
what is the best way to sell lyrics?
I'm a pro writer. Nobody "buys" lyrics. Your best bet is to find a collaborator who will write music to your lyrics.
if a guy who is engaged keeping a platonic friend with a lady bt does nt tell her of hs being engaged is itBAD
YES that is a bad thing, if they are only friends why not tell her of his life commitment to you? JUST FRIENDS would be happy for one another and want to share the good news, he didn't.
Can the electorial college override the majority of the vote? if so, why?
Yes. It is possible for the winner of an election to get as little as 39% of the vote, and carry the electoral college. This happens when the winner wins by only a handful of votes in states he or she wins, and losing completely in all other states.\nThis is caused by the lack of proportional voting in states. A sta...
If super nova could be explained as a temperature what would it be?
The temperature in a supernova can reach 1,000,000,000 °C.
what is the best fluid mechanics book in chemical engineering for a bachelor student?
I'm a big fan of Transport Phenomena by Bird, Stewart, and Lightfoot. It wasn't required by my professor, but I bought it and used it extensively to help me understand the material.
Adding a Tivo to a wireless network?
I successfully used a Belkin F5D6050 2.4 GHz 802.11b wireless USB adapter with TiVo. Make sure your SSID and WEP encryption key match your wireless router. If that still doesn't work, try connecting the wireless adapter to a laptop in the same location as your TiVo to make sure you actually have a signal. If that doesn...
Do you think Martin Brodeur best dys are behind him.?
He's still good -- but not as good as he used to be; and he looked HORRIBLE tonight against Toronto!
how many ways can you spell tonight?
About the same number of ways I could spell last night. Seems I never learn anymore.
how is the RIAA catching individuals downloading pirated music?
The short answer is, yes, of course they are tracking IPs. The long answer to your other question follows.\n\nIt is a straight-forward, multistep process.\n\n1. Encourage laws that require internet service and server providers to log IP addresses (9/11 pretty much nailed that one for them).\n2. Collect proof of misdee...
Does a root canal treatment pose a potential health threat?
I had a root canal two years ago, and practically drove myself insane worrying about the potential health impact of it down the road. Other than the first few days, I've never had any significant pain or discomfort. I've come to the realization that since I'm only in my early 30's, I'd rather take the risk with a roo...
how do i plan a wedding?
The first place you should start is to visit:\nwww.theknot.com\nThey have more information than you could ever find anywhere else. From engagement to honeymoon, and everything inbetween. I'm planning my wedding right now, and it has helped me a lot!!! Good luck!
whats the best way to defend ourself?
The best defense is your mind. Stay out of situations where the temper would escalate to violence. If you use words and your brain, you can get out of almost any bad situation without coming to blows. \n\nIf you absolutely *have* to defend yourself from imminent physical assault, remember that the law favors even-ha...
how to produce good perfume?
By smelling other perfumes and creating your own style.
Do you or anyone you know have Tourette Syndrome?
Yes, I have a 16-yr old male friend who has that, he has facial twitches, although there are different symptoms of Tourettes.
How much would you pay?
someone couldn't pay me to take it.
What is the best place, in this game called Maple Story, to train?
there are many good places, it depends on what level you are. there are slime trees (in ellinia)for around lvl.10-15 ppl, the dungeon for lvl. 20 and up, beach hunting ground for lvl.10- 20 (go in through a danger sign on the path between henesys and lith harbor), and pig beach for lvl.15 and up
why do people speak about dying of old age when there is really no such thing?
Because your intellect can not handle the process of death. We don't want your brain to explode now do we?
How do I transfer money from a trust bank in the United States to a bank in the Ukraine?
by a wire tranfer...\nA wire transfer is an electronic payment service for transferring funds by wire (for example, through the Federal Reserve Wire Network or the Clearing House Interbank Payments System).\nyou can get an example as how to do it at
Why do babies have to come out head first?
if the baby comes out feet first, I runs the risk of have the cord wrapped around the neck,and can choke it to death. If the baby comes out head first, doctor can make sure the cord is not wrapped around the neck. Also the head and shoulders need to come out first as to allow the vagina to stretch enough to allow them ...
Looking for Incremental Backup Software + bootable images + networkable (?)?
PARTIAL ANSWER: We use Connected TLM as an incremental backup to sql for 700+ user desktops.. it doesn't restore the total PC image as you asked, yet it's darn good at what it does file by file restore.. based on helpdesk monitoring of 700+ users over 3 years. .. Perhaps you could use PXE to boot to a RIS server, inst...
what good laptop can recommend a college student ?
I would check with your school to see if they have a existing relationship with a PC manufacturer. Many times colleges get a killer deal when you consider they also include insurance and maintenance for the whole time you are in school. \n\nIf they have no deals or you don't like their deal, then I can recommend a Thin...
what is the amperage and watts of a toshiba laptop satellite computer bought in 2004,with 110volt supply?
8 amps 900(880) watts
where can i listen to free baltimore club music?
if u want to listen to each song or stream separately u should check out this page from this artist u are intersted in.\nhttp://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=121517\n\ngo here if u want to listen to the other songs or radio station. plenty good luck\nclick on the first radio station\nit should play some...
In which country you have to work the fewer hours?
Just about anywhere has jobs where you have to work shorter hours vs. longer hours. The Dutch statistically have one of the shorter average work hours per person, vs. Korea which has one of the longest.
How does water divining work?
Water divining, dowsing, or dousing is a tradition steeped in the lore of many cultures.\nA forked stick, coathanger, or similar divining rod is used by a believer with the gift of dowsing.\nIt can be used to find an underground pool of water, a underground stream, or a leak according to believers.\nThe rod held rigidl...
how to be more masculine in nature???
Italians say " Masters ..we born ! "\nSo any person born for a role in life , and he should exept it .
i'm looking for a site that sells big wall "clings" of football players....i was told the site is bigheads but
It is Fathead.com My dad wanted one for christmas. They also sell Helmets too.
what size basketball do girls play with in high school?
High school women's basketball typically uses the standard women's basketball, whose circumference is about 29 inches (730 cm) and weighs about 1 lb 3 oz (540 g).
if a boy said he liked you and you only see him for a second after school should you get over him?
if u like him ask him out and spend more time with him
i have almost continual hot flashes and am 67 years old, anyone else??
Please click on the search linked below for tips for reducing hot flashes.
what is the best way to quit smoking?
I don't know what the best way to quit smoking is...but,the easiest way would be to die.Ha,Ha!
WHAT WUD U DO IF U BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF UR COUNTRY?
I'd try to eliminate censorship because censorship is stupid. I'd also pull the troops out of Iraq.
Zone Alarm Settings using Perl or Registry?
Select "Program Control" and then the "Programs" tab and scroll down until you see the program that want to allow. Right click on the program and select allow.
Who do you think the astros will most likely get from remaining free agents? if anybody?
Apparently no one, they had one of the top three most disappointing off-seasons of any MLB team. I will be surprised to see them contend this year or, for that matter, see Clemens come back -- why should he? The team basically sat on their thumbs.
What were smurf toys originally called? My Bro. had some from the 60's they were different colors made by Peyo
Johan and Peewit or blue imp
HELP!!! How long does alcohol stay in your system ? Urine Test.?
Alcohol does only stay in your system 24 hours. Some side affects may stay up to 36 hours. A test ,24 hrs.
What are the white, foul-smelling flakes on my penis?
you might need to bathe more often.
Any help for aging thin cancerous skin that's sensitive to almost everything?
Please listen to me as I am only here to help. You have to do exactly as I say. Go to the website and look up CESIUM CHLORIDE AND OXYGEN DROPS. The other ones could be green algae and paw paw, etc etc. These medicines are known in the medical field, but they dont talk about it. Because these are natural remedies with n...
is china still a communist country?
Yes - it is still officially governed by the Communist Party of China
what is a good conversation starter to ask a girls out?
Girls are people too. Just casually find out what she likes and then ask if she wants to do it (whatever it is) with you. As in "Did you see that preview for King Kong?" etc You can always try "My friends and I were gonna do that (go see that) Saturday, wanna come?"
I'm having nightmares about Burger King (person, not place). What should I do?
Thinking about something else could help. I will admit, the inanimate features of "the king" are disturbing on a pathological level. May I reccomend some humor to keep your mind on other stuff?
'Intelligent Design' should be better named 'Malevolent Design'. Do you agree ?
Intelligent design embodies a theology that features a god who is malicious toward people. \n\n1. When you look below the surface, the world is filled with evidence that leads open minded people to conclude that evolution has occurred. This evidence comes from the fields of paleontology, paleogeography, biogeography...
what is customer behaviour?
Or, you could get a job at 7-11 and observe for yourself.
I CAN'T GET THE FULL WIDTH OF MY SCREEN,HEIGHTH IS FINE?
Press buttons on your monitor to adjust it.\n\nSee your monitor's manual for details.
what is global warming?
Global warming is the theory that the Earth's atmosphere and oceans are getting warmer due to pollution and other environmental factors induced by humans.\n\nSome of the factors include burning fossil fuels (oil) and deforrestation (trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere).\n\nThere's discussion that if the eff...
Why should we be forced to learn another language?
i agree with you; noone should be able to immigrate into this country unless they can first prove some sufficiency in speaking the english laguage. english is rapidly becoming the international laguage of business, so why should we not require everyone here to speak the language in order to interact in our society?
if you have been convicted of a felony, are you eligible to take out student loans?
Depends...if its a drug felony, and you complete the sentence, then have proof of treatment for it(a letter from your shrink or something) then you ARE eligible. Violent felonies or grand theft may be different.
how is a digital camera work ?
Most of the camera works exactly the same as any other... there's a lens that focuses and a shutter that is normally closed, blocking light from passing through the camera, but opens when you want to take a picture. In a film camera, the light that gets through the shutter while it is open hits film, which is chemicall...
do you like griffiti?
I think that as an art form it is great. I only wish that it would be done in places for improvement reasons and not for vandalism. It is so neat to see sides of buildings with positive messages done in graffiti. The vandalism art from an artistic standpoint is no different but should not be done on other property just...
will aol partner with google or microsoft?
recent reports indicate that aol might not merge but is looking through the possibility of maximizing their ad revenue.\nmsn looks as if it might be it as aol said they prefer the best technology and msn's is the most fresh and creative in technology.\n---------------------------------------------------\nUpdate : Googl...
New computer tells me I have no email messages when I know I do. conniecada@windermerecolville.com?
How is your computer telling you that you have no email? Are you using Outlook? If so, before you can check your email you have to add it to your accounts. Here is an example for outlook express (other programs are very similar):\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/oe/setup.mspx
How do I access my Yahoo mail settings?
After you log in to your account, click on the "Options" link on the main page in the upper righthand corner. From there, you will find links to all of your Yahoo Mail settings.
how can you make hundreds of thousands of dollars safely, rapidly, and legit?
two words:\n\nreal estate\n\nIf you want a more advanced explanation of how, email me.
what is the deepest sea in the world?
(deepest oceans and seas)\ndot\n#1 Pacific Ocean (35,837 ft) (10,924 meters)\n#2 Atlantic Ocean (30,246 ft) (9,219 meters)\n#3 Indian Ocean (24,460 ft) (7,455 meters)\n#4 Caribbean Sea (22,788 ft) (6,946 meters)\n#5 Arctic Ocean (18,456 ft) (5,625 meters)\n#6 South China Sea (16,456 ft) (5,016 meters)\n#7 Bering Sea (1...
How old is Juicy J from the rap group Three 6 Mafia?
seems that this question has long been expired. If the above answer does not help you out in any way. Here are some links to help you out.\n\nEntertainment Tonight http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=a0lasve76yje8i...\nEntertainment Weekly http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=a0lasve76yje8i...\nExtra http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=a0lasve76yje8...
I would like to know strength and weakness of European football?
european football is known as tactically strong. thier strength is they can play decent football,passing well,defend, attack and all.lots of team are fear to play against european team bacause they are perfect in attack and defence! from what i have watch before,brazil vs. england,argentina vs england,liverpool vs. sau...
Did King Arthur really exsist?
King Arthur really existed, but when you read the story, you will see it`s a legend, so some parts changed. The point is he really existed.
How many babies do they have to squeeze to get a 6oz bottle of baby oil?
I guess if olive oil is made of olives then baby oil must be made of babies. But you don't squeeze them, they drip naturally.
Where can I learn more about compensation plans for salespeople? (Combinations of bonus, incentives,quotes,sal
I would start with Salary.com.
Should President Bush be impeached for spying on americans.?
No, in time of war and when national security is threatened, it is lawful to take such action. 9/11 changed alot of things.\n\nBTW-Should John F. Kennedy have been impeached for spying on Martin Luther King?