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July 4th, 2009 Posted in portal.juzhang.com | edit » Ever been to fright fest at darien lake? If so, what did you think of it?My girlfriend and I are going to fright fest at darien lake tommorow, were freshman in college, and my parents gave us tickets to go. Is it more for little kids? or can older people find it pretty scary too? If you have went, please let me know ehat you think, i love being scared, and i dont want to get my hopes up thinking its gonna be really scary only to find out its for little kids. Dibblei dont think there is an age limitation. mainly 13-18 year old crowd but people as old as 35 regularly go....... - 2009-07-04
» Question about unemployment?
first of all are degrees from instant degrees.com real or fake or is it a scam second of all, why is it so hard to get a job in california now i mean, is there any way to get a job with out waiting so long i mean jezz i can understand that the economy is so bad and all but man give me a break what are we going back to stone age or something?? i havnt worked in almost 6 months now, i need a job fast any one's got any suggestions??Those "degrees" are total scams. Stay FAR away from them. While I can't speak for the CA job market, I've never had a problem finding work, even in a crap economy, when I put in the same 40 hours per week with the job search that I put in on the job when I have one. Sitting around wait...... - 2009-07-04
» Need to find the right lawyer as soon as possible...?
Ok so I started a new job at a gas station last sunday. Everything was going great until I had to do a propane exchange. Little did I know there was a sheet of black ice near the propane tank holder that the maintenance guy never salted I slipped on the ice went up in the air (according to a coworker and customer) and fell hard on my back. I was pregnant at the time and almost instantly after the fall I was feeling horrible abdominal and back pains. Long story short I was in and out of the hospital and in severe pain for the whole time after that moment until today (I had miscarried and had to have a D&C). I want to know what kind of lawyer do i look for and how to find them so i can sue the company for not being responsible and doing their...... - 2009-07-04
» Preparingh for a Showing - Need Some Opinions
I'm preparing for a showing of my photography... I'm figuring on printing and showing 5-6 images, max. These were some of the ones I was considering and wondering what others thought. If you had these, which would you pick? (if any) ==1== The local Acton Exchange Building. http://www.wickedtiki.com/images/tpf/actonexchange.jpg ==2== Church Statues, Boston Ma. http://www.wickedtiki.com/images/tpf/Boston Night - 20080611 - Trinity Church - 007 - tpf.jpg ==3== Boston Back Bay Skyline http://www.wickedtiki.com/images/tpf/Back Bay Skyline - July 2008 - 013 tpf.jpg ==4== Boston Financial District Skyline http://www.wickedtiki.com/images/tpf/Financial District Skyline - July 2008 - 009 tpf.jpg ==5== Zakim Bridge from Helicopter http://...... - 2009-07-04
» How to make a negative print?
Hey all, I use film and was wondering what the best methods were to make a print that looks identical to the negative. I've only done this once (a long time ago) and it involved laying two pieces of photo paper on top of each other. Any insight would be wonderful!Your memory might be fooling you. You can make a print on paper, develop, fix, wash dry. Then use it as a negative to make a contact print on another piece of paper.just be sure that the paper you use doesn't have a logo on the backsideAlso, inevitably the second print from the paper negative will have lowered contrast.You can also use a positive b/w film as your negative to make a negative print, Or take an already exposed negative, dupe it to negative film creating a positiv...... - 2009-07-04
» Problem with videolist..
Hi all... Here I've got a video playlist and there seems to be a problem with the code! http://hem.bredband.net/ollij/Video.zip If someone could help me find the problem I'd be really grateful!!!:snug: (I do realize I've got 2 codes for the netstream, 1 in the fla and 1 in the VideoSource.as. But I'm not sure of what to keep...) The as-files and the xml-code are from: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/video_player.html Hope someone can help!!!!!!!:ko:please!!!!!!!!!!!!:evil2: :evil2: :evil2: Does anybody know!!??????? (-:...... - 2009-07-04
» server load, mysql optimising
1. is this on dedicated or shared virual server dedicated 2. your server specs. For example: cpu speed/type single or dual cpus): Dual xeon 2.0 how much memory installed: 2gb ram hard drive type/configuration: 2x73GB scsi linux distributor or windows version: redhat linux 7.3 apache/IIS version: apache 1.3.28 PHP version: php 4.3.2 MySQL version: mysql 4.0.14 3. if you use mysql 4.x instead of mysql 3.23.x, do you have any innodb type databases/tables on your server ? not sure 4. if possible how mysql was compiled/installed default cpanel installation 5. your top stats 11:12pm up 7 days, 16:27, 1 user, load average: 4.98, 5.22, 5.14 167 processes: 157 sleeping, 5 running, 5 zombie, 0 stopped CPU0 states: 70.0%...... - 2009-07-04
» Question for atheists: What is the most effective way of fighting against religions?
I think that religion is the most disgusting and harmful thing that humanity has ever invented. Most suffering in the world is caused by religions and most immorality comes from religions. What are the best ways of fighting against this evil?Read the Golden Compass Trilogy by Phil Pullman. God is killed after billions were killed in his name. Thousands and thousands are killed, women and innocent children, in the name of Allah. Where is goodness and mercy to be found? Why can't we all love one another and enjoy life? Religion poisons everything.I understand where you are coming from. However, I believe that you mean to attack certain religious institutions. Many harm in the world has come from religious institutions....... - 2009-07-04
» Where download film Bolt?
Where it is possible to download film Bolt? That it was the worker, and that I c seedpeer.com and torrentportal.com swung and there not a film an hour inscription "error".There are several ways: limewire, bearshare, torrent downloaders and so on (source bellow). Make sure you don't use them for illegal downloading. http://estsoft.blogspot.com/search/label... Whenever you download something from the internet, especially multimedia stuff, you are taking risks so you need to be prepared with a powerful antivirus and also make sure you don't download something illegally.i haven't seen it on the internet only in the theaters...... - 2009-07-04
» What should I be looking for when getting a Backdrop
I have been thinking about getting a few backdrops but I have never worked with one before. What should I look for? Also, I am looking for some good lights and could use some advice there too!! :oops: I don't want to spend a ton of $$ but want somthing I can grow with.if you're going scan your photographs, or if you are using a digicam and are going to insert a background in Photoshop, you should select a colour like Neon Green which will facilitate the easy creation of a mask.if you use backdrops make sure they are non-reflective/matte, it makes it much easier to photograph... I usually use plain black or white cloth/paper backgrounds (a bedsheet is a good alternative). For fancy stuff I just alter my images in Photoshop. I just don't li...... - 2009-07-04
» Page cannot be displayed error
Ok, i am having this problem for a couple days now, and its becoming extremely frustrating because nothing seems to work. I am getting these "page cannot be displayed errors" all over my forums. When one sends a pm, they get it, when i try and log into admincp i get it...which means i dont have access to it at the moment. I have been speaking with Steve Machol(who was a great help btw, thank you)about this matter, and he suggested that i come here to ask for assistance. We've increased the php memory to 32M in php.ini, and we've edited includes/config.php file and add this lines right under the ...... - 2009-07-04
» Who else doesn't like Twilight?
Me, and their convinced fans that think the haters are just jealous.I just don't the get the point. You wouldn't know if you liked it if you didn't even read the books or see the movie. You aren't that original. Maybe you'll find you'll like it. Well, then. Can you even give a good reason for not liking it?I would say "i don't like twilight", but i don't want to be hunted down by a herd of teenyboppers and their mothers. The book wasnt even that good....I've never read the series, so I can't say either way, but its fans bug me!Hmm I don't know I never see it before. lol Story seems pretty over done, stories like that appeared before. The fans though really make me hate it, I have ...... - 2009-07-04
» Lap dance - what happened?
I went to a strip club for the first time and got a lap dance i didn't have much of an erection but I shot a little in my pants (i know, its kind of gross). Is it possible to have this happen without much an erection and is that bad for my health/penis? It was kind of embarrassing even though i was the only one who realized it. thanks Yes it is possible and no its not bad for your health. Dont worry about it...first time in a strip club? first lap dance? I leaked the first time too! Go back for seconds and see what happens...Dude, perfectly normal. Just think of it as........Your like super prepared. haha nah, but really its normal. And it actually proves that your are healthy, cuz its working the way it should. DID YA GET ...... - 2009-07-04
» Toledo, Ohio: Bird-flu practice drill shows grim possibilities
Article published Friday, May 12, 2006 Bird-flu practice drill shows grim possibilities (http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060512/NEWS32/605120356) By LUKE SHOCKMAN BLADE STAFF WRITER Surgical masks for nurses, check. Tamiflu for patients, check. Some refrigerator trucks to store all the dead bodies, check. Make that a lot of trucks. Area health officials held a bird flu disaster drill yesterday, and it was soon apparent just how grim a worst-case scenario would be. In the midst of the simulated flu pandemic, hospital officials were overrun by sick and dying patients. Hospitals quickly ran out of space to store dead bodies. That prompted a call for refrigerator trucks to act as temporary morgues to store...... - 2009-07-04
» Motorola i730
Hey guys I got a Motorola i730 mobile from USA. but there is a problem It is asking for a subsidy lock which a code number of 8 digits when i put a BPL sim.Details about the mobile- IMEI:000102912443380, IC:109U-89FT5824, Model No:H63XAN6RR4AN, FCC ID:AZ489FT5824, Sn:364VEEPNGZ Please help me with this guys :cry:The Motorola i730 is NOT a GSM mobile. You cannot use it India. It works on the iDEN network and NEXTEL is the only operator in the USA that uses iDEN-based phones. Check the phone at the following link: http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/SubmitRegionAction PS: If it asks for a ZIP code enter 11530...... - 2009-07-04
» Perfect chase truck!!
I found this on Ebay. If you must get close to your tornados, this would fill the bill! I would just hate to keep gas tank full. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Excursion-LTD-ARMORED-FORD-EXCURSION-ARMORED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31834QQihZ007QQ itemZ170224396025QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWIn lieu of an environmental footprint, the carbon emissions from that truck are measured by the glacier LOL Can you imagine having to stop that heavy beast to avoid a yahoo on a wet dirt road? It would be pretty cool, though not sure how well it w...... - 2009-07-04
» Computer Monitor Recomendations?
I am in need of a new monitor. The one I am using now is showing sure signs of dieing soon. :( It was purchased soley on the basis of screen size and price anyway. Time for something better. I am pretty sure I want a CRT Monitor since I haven't heard anything too great about editing photos on an LCD. I have about $500 to spend. I could go higher, but it will hurt. Any recomendations?not specific but get one from some one who makes good moniters, dell, hp, sony somthing like thatThese are the monitors I am currently looking at... Any thoughts? Viewsonic G220FB 21" CRT Monitor http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000071W9A/ref=sr_11_1/102-6321399-6454527?%5Fencoding=UTF8 Samsung SyncMaster 1100DF 21" CRT Monitor (Black) http://w...... - 2009-07-04
» FTP files disappear
Hi Folks, Im a n00b to XBMC and my Linux skills are far from l33t, in fact they barely exist at all. Today I was putting all of my video onto my xBox (v1.5 with ETech softmod installed) via FTP but loads of files have gone missing, they are not showing up on the xBox dispite being in the transfer queue and logged as being transfered. I used CyberDuck to FTP them and the files cannot be seen either via FTP or via FileManager on XBMC. Completely lost here so any and all feedback or suggestions would be really welcome. DaveIs your hard drive bigger than 250gig? If so, it was probably not formatted correctly. Do a search for 32k clusters. J_K_M_A_N@JKMAN - Yep its 320Gb but not sure what size the partitions are (a mate did the install...... - 2009-07-04
» kagura dances
Why no women? Greetings! This is my first post on this forum, and I'm very excited to have found a place where various questions I have about Japan's history and culture can be answered. I am curious as to why adult women cannot perform kagura. I have read that it will anger the gods, but where does this belief come from? Is it adult married women that cannot perform, or just non-virgins? Also, does their prohibition from performing include playing the music, or is it just dancing?Konnichiwa Amea_gari-san! Some(a lot?) of kagura ban woman from kagura dancing, but it is not all kagura. There is a woman's kagura too. If anything, the origin of Kagura was performed by woman. The origin of Kagura You can see a Miko at big Shinto shri...... - 2009-07-04
» Low confidence in penis size ?
so i'm probably going to get laid next week, and i'm not too confident in my penis size. it's a little over 5 inches long, mostly because i'm not all the way through puberty yet. is this something the girl is going to laugh about and just leave because it's so small? please help.You probably have no need worry about the size of your penis. Once you get inside a woman and she thinks she owns you, then you will have really difficult things to worry about. Most women have average vaginas and if you get more than an inch and a half bigger you may have to be careful not to hurt them during intercourse. You may feel better by understand that the "size" issue concerns both males and female: it's just that yours...... - 2009-07-04
» Definition of gods in mythology?
what are gods and goddess and are they realMythology is used to explain the unexplainable. like how the earth was created or why their is a sunrise every morning, etc. you get the idea. And if they are real or not is up to you to decide. It's like choosing a religion. No body can tell you want to practice. So. What do you think? like venus, zeus, and no they arent real.the greeks used mythology to explain the things they didnt understand, i suppose you could say they are real if you beleive that (extremely unlikely) but you know, is god real, is jesus real, whose to completely bash another persons beleifs just because they are old and declared unreasonable, maybe they were right, are there any flaws in there beliefs? sorry im a little...... - 2009-07-04
» Home owners lost 2 trillion in value, how about a bailout?
if the government is for the people, shouldn't they bailout homeowners/ if the congress thinks it should bailout select businesses/investors, what about the homeowners who have taken a 2 trillion dollar bath, and paid the taxes being spent (loaned)?There were a hundred and four million voters in the last election. What if Washington gave each of those voters a hundred thousand dollars, tax free for any of that money spent on a new American built car or paying off their house. This tactic would save Detroit, the banks and the poor and middle class. It would also encourage participation in the Democratic process. What's more it would be twenty eight billion dollars less expensive than the current plan to give it two car executives ...... - 2009-07-04
» When YAers put under source: "My Brain"?
When people answer questions, and under "sources" they put "brain", "common sense", "my head", or some variant, do you take it to mean that they are implying the asker of the question wasn't using their own brain? Are they implying that it was a stupid question? Or, is it a harmless remark intended to be witty/quirky/creative?no, i think a lot of times people do that to show that they thought of it.It's "a harmless remark intended to be witty/quirky/creative" People just say that because the answer come from their brains which holds their knowledge to the answer to that question. about their knowledge. not necessarily that they are saying it's a stupid question. just it's something they are claiming to know.It i...... - 2009-07-04
» No access to vbulletin.org
I have an owned license but i have no access to vbulletin.org. Registred. What's the deal ?I get the "permission denied" screen telling me I'm not logged in or not registered. I've followed links to some form where I'm supposed to "register myself" for privileged access - but it still won't work. When I fill in this registration form it seems to ask for an email address. I try with the email address that I registered with at vbulletin.org and my email address at vbulletin.com. It,s not working.I was having the same problems and emailed support. Here is the response. vbulletin.org is in the process or moving to a better server. Many users are experiencing problems related to the DNS change. Here is a thread about it ( http://www.vbull...... - 2009-07-04
» Canon zoom lens for a beginner?
I am a beginner in photography i started around a month ago i would really like to buy a zoom lens. i am considering the following: canon 55-250 IS canon 70-300 IS canon 70-200 L (non-IS) now i am bit concerned with the L-series my first concern is its weight i dont want something very heavy for now i need something that i can carry in my hands comfortably, my second concern is i read that it needs more light for it perform properly and i am worried that i wont know how to use it to its full potential or let alone use it at all :P anyway which one do you recommend i really want to make the best choice one last thing i want to use when i go traveling so i will be carrying the lens with me everywhere i go. thankswell y...... - 2009-07-04
» How often should my boiler be firing?
I've recently had my electric immersion heater replaced. It is on Economy 7 and so only comes on during the night. My previous immersion heater used to come on for about an hour as soon as Economy 7 kicked in and then that would be it for the rest of the night. This new one kicks in at the same time, but continually switches on and off, presumably as it reaches temperature. This is quite intermittent and it will switch off for a few minutes, then on for a few minutes, then maybe off for a few seconds, then on, etc. I'm not sure how long this goes on for, but I have woken in the middle of the night to find it doing this. Is this behaviour normal? How frequently should it be firing and how long should it stay on for? How c...... - 2009-07-04
» Minor cosmetic issue with the new PM3....
Ok I love all the little changes (and the big ones too) to the PM3 skin, I especially love how it shows a picture of the folder your in in the upper left corner. There is one issue with it, after I scanned into IMBD some movie in my collection that wasn't in the DB yet that movie now shows at the top level of the hierarchy in that upper left spot. I will illustrate: Top level: Shows 2 folders 1 for movies and 1 for TV Shows, when looking at this screen (first video screen) in the upper left is the icon for Interview with a vampire. Movie folder: This folder has all the folders for type of movie, while in this the behavior is normal and the icon in the upper left is the Movie folder image Drama folder: This is where the movie...... - 2009-07-04
» Indonesia reports bird flu death, as other Asian countries battle disease
The Star Online (http://thestar.com.my/default.asp) > Apworld Monday January 28, 2008 MYT 8:07:37 PM Indonesia reports bird flu death, as other Asian countries battle disease JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): Bird flu has picked up speed in Asia, killing another Indonesian while ravaging poultry stocks in India and Bangladesh, and health officials are bracing for more possible outbreaks during the upcoming Lunar New Year. Indonesia, the nation hardest-hit by bird flu, logged its 99th human death after the H5N1 bird flu virus killed a 9-year-old boy from the outskirts of Jakarta, Health Ministry official Ningrum said Monday. The boy fell ill Jan. 16 and died Sunday in Jakarta after testing positive for the virus, said Ningrum, who uses...... - 2009-07-04
» What novel would you recommend 2 me?
any fvr novel? thank you very much. Have a nice day!i have a particular taste i novels.. I would recommend anything by Paulina Simons, My favorite of hers is 'The girl in times square." One thing to remember - to really understand The detective Spencer O'Malley you should read 'Red Leaves' first, it's the first book Spencer appears in. Decription: Meet Lily Quinn. She is broke, struggling to finish college, pay her rent, find love. Adrift in bustling New York City, the most interesting things in Lily's life happen to the people around her. But Lily loves her aimless life ... until her best friend and roommate Amy disappears. That's when Spencer Patrick O'Malley, a cynical, past his prime N...... - 2009-07-04
» I have a 5.9 360 in a 1994 jeep grand cherokee with a weird heat problem?
it has an aftermarket radiator in it so i relocated the temp sensor in the heater core line going to the thermostat housing. it worked for a lil while but for some reason now, the heat only gets half as hoit as it should. i can tell this because the temp reading on the dash is half as hot as well. i stuck a thermometer in the radiator and it seems to be running at the correct temperature. when i take off the radiator cap the heat starts to warm back up and so does the temp gauge on that line. HEELPPP ITS COLD LOL (ps this engine is out of a 99 dodge)You need to put that temp sensor back where it was. the manufacturer put it in that location for a reason.it may be air in the system that's causing that too happen that would explain when ...... - 2009-07-04
» New Koyo Economy Hotel?
Hi, i am planning a trip to tokyo in the not too distant future to coincide with the Tokyo Game Show. I have begun planning my trip and am currently considering staying at the New Koyo Hotel, mainly due to its very reasonable pricing. I was wondering if anyone could give me any useful information on this hotel regarding its accessibility, situation and surroundings. Also, if anyone has stayed at this hotel, i would like to hear personal opinions on it in general. Thank you :)some threads below http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8065 gl!The Koyo is cheap, but it's a hole. I met some interesting people there, though.You get what you pay for. My wife and I stayed in the double room and it served us quite nicely - if all you're loo...... - 2009-07-04
» Black Widow
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7572/dsc20121hx4.jpgNice to shoot a spider, but it's slightly blurry and very much out of focus. What was this shot with? Looks like it's on skin...... ~Michael~Nice to shoot a spider, but it's slightly blurry and very much out of focus. What was this shot with? Looks like it's on skin...... ~Michael~ The reason it looks out of focus is the spider was in the web. I admit I was slightly afraid to be that close. Was with a Nikon 60mm at f4.8 1/60composition wise the picture is pretty weak... however I can certainly understand the reasons... dangerous spider mixed with a low mm macro lens... looks like a job for a 150mm macro....Yeah it's a bit out of focus. I think you hands started shaking...... - 2009-07-04
» Statue of Banana
Hi, this is my first try.... :o) http://www.designkros.com/chujoviny/statue_of_banana.pngNice!!!that looks like an picture :OIt doesn't look like pixel art, and the plot size is weird :hitman2: Try drawing the statue of liberty using some of the tutorials mentioned in the guidelines. I'm sure that will end up looking better than something that looks like a vectorized bitmap ;)lol, close but plenty of cigars. :lol:IŽll try to do some better statue ;o)isn't this the statue of liberty from red alert 2? :PWhen you zoom in its not pixel + check this out: http://firingsquad.com/games/redalert2firstlook/images/8.jpg I knew I saw it somewhere...That is not the same statue of liberty.Hmmm looks pretty close... its not the same... but im suspi...... - 2009-07-04
» D40 or D60?
Hello! i'm new here and new from photography. I just recently lost my Sony P&S digicam, and considered it a sign to move on to a dSLRs. I've always been interested with photography and getting a good dSLR is a my first step to becoming an amateur photographer. My question is which would be better for me? A Nikon D40 or D60? These are the only available models which are in my spending bracket. To add to my question, which of the two would have compatibility when it comes to lens selection? I do hope that you guys could help me. I'm really interested in gearing up with a new camera! :) Thanks and I hope to post my first captures in this forum very soon. :)D60 if you can afford it... i have a D40 and love it but hey if you can afford the...... - 2009-07-04
» Water Leak in my Apartment: Is it unreasonable to expect more than a $50 giftcard from my Apt. Complex?
On October 2nd I came back from a four day trip out of town to discover that there had been a water leak in my apartment. Since I was out of town I did not know when the leak started. The leak had damaged my kitchen (ceiling wall and cabinets), and also got into my bedroom closet, to the point that quite a bit of my clothes were effected and you could still see the water resting on my shoe boxes and the top shelf in my closet. I called the apt maintenance personnel who brought in a humidifier. To make a long story short: They had to replace the kitchen cabinets because the water leak had caused them to warp and rot/get a little moldy. The apartment complex offered to take clothes in the affected closet to the laundromat (which I acce...... - 2009-07-04
» I want to earn money online. Has anyone made money with online cash leveraging/gifting programs? Scam? Real?
http://ecashbuilders.MyWorldMoms.com DO some research about MyWorldPlus in google and verify that it's not a SCAM. DO test-drive. It's been Sweet for me so far.People do (sometimes) make money with them, but those same people generally end up in a bad way - such as in jail for multiple years. Cash gifting is a felony crime no matter what the promotor claims about it - fraud, deception, and securities violations abound. You can also kiss your *** good-bye if you fall for anything based on the Oprah Paypal chain letter (which both Mammoth List and The Cash Leveraging System are derived from), as it's a scam on the level of a minor weapon of mass destruction in itself. Just look at the recent riots in Columbia arising ...... - 2009-07-04
» What Do Police officer's think when a person reports them for telling a lie & how can you prove they lied when?
it is their word against yours.I really think that Justice will be served on the final judgment Day & I wonder what the Police officer will have to say then to God ?Got another ticket, eh?I talk to god every day - no need to save it until the end. However - I have never purposefully told persons a lie - unless it is an interrogatory situation - and the law says I can. So I have no issues telling a lie to a child molestor or a rapist or a burglar to that fact - my crime (but it is not a crime) is far less than theirs. No harm - no foul - but don't hate the player - hate the game!Report a police officer to their supervisor from what I understand. He will tell god, " I have the right to remain silent!!!!"...... - 2009-07-04
» Are Pharmaceutical companies evil?
No, they are not evil; they are businesses and like every business they are in it to make money and not to lose it. Unfortunately, this *Sometimes* causes these companies to overlook things that would cause them to lose money and to put drugs on the market that are neither safe nor effective for the problem they are marketed for. Note that I did not say always, I said sometimes. Some people complain about the supposed unreliability of herbal meds and various other complaints against them -- well, it is not the herbal medicine that is ineffective or dangerous, it is the fact that the pharmaceutical companies cannot make money from them that causes them to spread this disinformation. You can buy fake pharmaceuticals on line but that d...... - 2009-07-04
» Getting paid via a PAYE unbrella company - is it beneficial?
I'm an Agency temp and I now have to pay an umbrella company to do my wages. They say I'll pay less tax and NI and can claim expenses, but if I pay less NI does this mean that my state pension will be reduced and does it mean that I'll loose the right to sick pay etc? - anyone know about this ?If you're an Agency temp the agency is required to deduct tax and NI from what they pay you (and include the cost in what they bill to the end user), or if the end user pays you directly, they must deduct tax and NI. An umbrella company is only of use if you work other than through an agency. The only time you'll pay less tax and less NI is if you receive less income (ie after their fees) and yes - if you reduce your NI yo...... - 2009-07-04
» Found this easy home made light box
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html found this on the internetThat looks great! My Spring Break is coming up next week ... I think this will be one of my projects.Have you tried it yet??? I have It wasnt hard to make either pretty easy.I made it during a blizzard this winter. It worked pretty well for a trial run. Captain Obvious Suggestion of the Day You may need to reinforce the structure with tape because it becomes more flimsy after removing a lot of the material.I decided at the last minute not to make it. I decided that if I was going to spend time making a light box, I wanted it to be more sturdy than the one you linked to, so I ended up making the one someone posted a few months ago: h...... - 2009-07-04
» My blinkers won't work..?
I have a 1991 dodge shadow america. When I turn the switch, the blinker lights turn on but do not blink. This is happening all over the vehicle, both sides front and back. Already tried replacing fuses, bulbs, and the flasher. Now I'm thinking it's the switch itself. Any other possibilities?Sorry I meant that if what you said is right could be the relay or the indicator switch. good luck mate.Maybe it's a wiring problem, faulty wires do to age over the years.check you blinker fluid...... - 2009-07-04
» What is the best bike you can buy for around $260 new?
Im trying to help someone buy a nice bicycle for around $260. Bikes that cost $300 and over are out of my price range. Im aware that theres some good used bikes out there but, its for a christmas present so new would be best. So far I've found a 2007 marin pioneer trail HT but, not much else. Im hoping theres some other 2007 year bikes by different makers like GT or Specialized that are within the $260 but haven't been able to find them yet for sale. Any kind of HT mountain bike or hybrid style is what Im looking for. Thanks WARNING! Ethan H's link is an attack site! EDIT: It's been removed after being reported. Ironically SOMEONE violated one of my warnings. SIgh.Wow. Am I spoiled if I never bought a bike und...... - 2009-07-04
» Can a fetus' sex be determined at 13 wks?
Not via ultrasound.Not sure, I found out my third baby was a boy at 17weeks... i actually saw his willy!! The doctor doing the scan said "it looks like a boy, buts its too early to say 100%" but that was just rubbish, he was sayin that if it didn't turn out to be a boy... but come on girls... we all no wot a willy looks like LOLnot by ultrasound u cantnot until 18-20 weeks by ultrasound It starts developing its gender at 11 weeks. So the gender is determined at 13 weeks. Now if your asking if it can be seen via ultrasound at 13 weeks, then most likely not. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenata... Under week 11 it will explain more about gender being formed. With invasive testing such as amniocentesis, yes. By ultrasound, ...... - 2009-07-04
» MBA with a Criminal Record?
Hi! I am a computer science major and am thinking of applying for an MBA to change careers and aim for the big bucks. I have pretty good scores/gpa etc and hence would probably get an admission. However, about 5 years back while I was a stupid guy recently out of college, I ended up getting charged for performing some lewd acts in public while partying with some of my drunken crazy pals during a weekend. This was a misdemeanor offense and the charge was subsequently sealed (not expunged) by the judge since this was my only brush with the law. Even though the record is sealed from private employers and companies, it would still be accessible by many government and licensing/regulatory agencies. Now my concern is whether this record will pose...... - 2009-07-04
» Do you lose your NHS benefits when you leave the country(UK) for 3 months or more?
If you need to stay in another country for more than 3 months, do you lose your NHS benefits? What can you do to regain it? ThanksI've lived outside of the UK for over 20 years and my doctor didn't take me of his patients' list even though I told him I was leaving. I think he left me on because they get paid according to how many patients they have. Three months, you say? They won't even know you've been away! (Where are you going? (I'm nosey!))There is no discrimination when a patient resident in one country of the United Kingdom requires treatment in another. The consequent financial matters and paperwork of such inter-working are dealt with between the organisations involved and there is general...... - 2009-07-04
» Mirror repair
I bought a kalimar sr200 on ebay. I took some test rolls and only the top of the image came through. I figured out that the mirror isn't lifting up when the shutter opens. So the mirror blocks the light from reaching the bottom 3/4 of the image. I've been tinkering around with it but I still can't seem to figure out how to make the spring loaded mirror lift up and lower properly. Any ideas? I'm thinking no one really knows since the camera is so old. I'm n ot going to buy any parts because the camera was super cheap anyway. But if anyone has experience with this problem let me know. Thanks.Contact the seller about a return. That can get expensive to fix....... - 2009-07-04
» What is the best cure for sore eyes in kittens or cats?
weed! every cat needs to get hi, just kidding! hmmm i believe a vet can answer that questionA trip to the vet! good luck!i would take it to the vet alot of times when there is a problem with the eyes it is not really the eyes at all but a respiratory illness..good luck..you can however use warm wash cloths to help sooth her eyes until you have her checked.Vet try the Vet A trip to the vet for proper diagnosis and medicine. Do not put anything in the cat's eyes without vet approval....... - 2009-07-04
» Genetic analysis 'doubles' data on avian flu viruses
Genetic analysis 'doubles' data on avian flu viruses http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/avianflu/news/feb0706viruses.html Genetic analysis 'doubles' data on avian flu viruses Feb 7, 2006 (CIDRAP News) – US researchers recently published preliminary findings from their sequencing of 336 avian influenza (AI) viruses collected around the world, an effort they say has doubled the amount of public genetic data on avian flu viruses. The researchers from St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis also say their analysis has uncovered one possible clue to the reasons for the severe illness and high death rate in humans infected with the H5N1 avian flu virus. The team, led by senior author Clayton W. Naeve, PhD, used a libr...... - 2009-07-04
» Assign #37: 3 times of day
This weeks assignment is "3 times of day". This means you must take 3 pictures of the exact same composition, but taken in 3 different lighting situations. I think this will be a good learning experience! :) Remember to read the RULES (http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35835) before you post!!! Photos posted in the assignments threads are to be NEW PHOTOS taken for the assignment ONLY! If you have a photo that fits the theme, but was taken before this assignment was posted, you may create a "3 times of day" thread in the regular themes section, as none yet exist. :) The next assignment will be posted next Monday! Have fun!must buy a tripod, heheThat's kinda hard. I'm at work all day. *shakes fist in ...... - 2009-07-04
» Why cant i sleep after quiting canabis?
why cant i sleep i quit canabis two weeks ago and have found it hard to get to sleep ever sincesee a neurologistWhen U smoke the after effect seems to act like a sedative, thus you become totally relaxed, and off to sleepy land. If this still a problem for you I suggest to see a Dr.I quit smoking pot 7 or 8 years ago after being a very heavy all day smoker. I had trouble sleeping , eating and controlling anger....(was 19yr old female). I took valium for the first few days to help me sleep and to calm me down. One tip I have for others who want to quit is to make sure you cut out getting high right before meal times, first thing in the morning and just before you go to sleep. So ween yourself down to getting high say just once a day. That ...... - 2009-07-04
» 1977 Silverado question?
OK,i have a 1977 silverado with a 454 big block,about how much horsepower do you think that would produce? and another question,what color do you guys think would look good? because as of right now its just pretty much primered and whats your guys opinion on that kind of truck?dark blue metallic...and it's a decent truck...you probably produce 380 or so hpwr...maybe more depending on the condition of the motor or if it's been bored over..or has an oversized cam..sexy I was born in 1977...... - 2009-07-04
» Buying a new server, need help with order
Hope this is the right place Got so fed up with the present host, so I found a new dedicated server package, checked out the host etc. I will be running latest version of VB always, and VBA CMPS, with some plugins, but that will be it. This is what I got, about all I can afford. This is a managed server as well, I need my hand held sometimes. :) Processor: AMD Barton 3000 RAM: 1024gb Primary Hard Drive: 80GB IDE Bandwidth: 1000 gb Port: 10 mbps Operating System: CentOS 3.4 Control Panel: CPanel w/ Fantastico First off, is there any suggestions on how I can improve this. I don't have a lot of money, but if there's something I can add that's affordable that would help, appreicate it. Medium size web...... - 2009-07-04
» What do you think of Nickelback's new ablum "Dark Horse"?
I like it. Its not as good as All the right reasons, but pretty good still. Gotta be somebody and This Afternoon are a couple of my favs.My mom is getting it for me for Christmas so i haven't heard it yet. but I LOVE Gotta Be Somebody. That's an amazing song!!I listened to a couple songs and when I was done I had to Clean up the Crap on my table that came spewing out of my speakers and the Origin of the Crap was from the Music. Hence, the band should be re named NICKEL-CRAP!!*VOMIT* Sorry, I had "something in my mouth." The day Nickelback releases a good album is the day that the Apocalypse wipes us all away.ew.Amazing, I wouldn't expect anything lessI think it bears about as much resemblance to real Music as horsepoop ...... - 2009-07-04
» auto-size
Hi all, I've noticed that many websites, this one included, adjust their dimensions depending on your resolution, and how large the window displaying the site is. If you resize, formats such as centering, stay centered. If I take this window, and change its dimensions, you can watch the centered text readjust itself to fit in the center of the window. Does anyone know how do this? Thanks!I do it in Tables in FrontPage, Cort. Basically: 1. Insert a table. 2. Create its columns. 3. Sure that's what you want? 4. Make the table width 100% 5. Make sure the width of the cells that make up the whole table total 100%. So, for instance, www.theofficeexperts.com has (guessing numbers, I forget) a two-column table. The table wi...... - 2009-07-04
» I found a guy that makes bellows for any camera
Check out this guy he can make bellows for just about any camera. He made a vinal/cloth Speedx-Special R bellows for me that is exactly like the original. Site address is... http://www2.hawaii.edu/~mkapono/bellows.htmThis is a link (http://www.camerabellows.com/Replacement.html) to a company that does the same thing in the UK. They make all kinds of bellows to order.Thank you both for the links!The guy in Hawaii makes a quality bellows for much less than the guy in the UK and besides, shipping form the UK is the cost of a new bellows alone. Mitica, give Mark an e-mail if you need to restore any of your old folders bellows.Thanks Paul, I will. He is in "My Favorites' list now. I was hoping to find some WA bellows for my LF cam, I migh...... - 2009-07-04
» Who's the best superhero Superman or Batman?
I'd like to know who's the best superhero in the DC universe.Superman. He has actual powers. Doesn't need appliances. Batman is way cool though. I wish they were real. We need them.I don't think either Batman or Superman are the "best superhero" in the DC universe, but such judgments are always highly subjective. Historically, both Superman and Batman are important to comic books, but while Batman showed that an original costumed character who had no inherently unusual or impossible abilities could sell great numbers of comic books, Batman is at least partially derivative of Lee Falk's character "The Phantom" with a few fillips from various pulp magazine and movie characters thrown in for good measure, Superman is a...... - 2009-07-04
» Why does my xbox 360 keep freezing?
i start to play nba 2k9 and in about 20 mins it just freezes. Its not the red rings cuz i just sent it in for that reason. Can anyone tell me why it keepes freezing? please help!!!!!!!!! thanx : ) mcf4That happened to me several times, there's nothing I did to fix it, it eventually stopped.If it happens just for that game then it could be a damaged game. If the game isn't damaged, then I would just keep trying and if it doesn't work then you might send in the xbox.this is how to get a free xbox 360 without credit card http://www.noncc.customorderthis.com/?re... sign up right away. Complete a survey (15-20min) repeat 5 times Claim Prize (xbox 360, wii, ipod)You should contact Xbox 360 to ask about your freezing pro...... - 2009-07-04
» Symphony Under The Stars
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is holding a free harbourfront concert under the stars featuring Chinese violinist Lu Siqing performing the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto under the baton of renowned Chinese conductor Lu Jia. http://static.flickr.com/139/319070084_fba5bebdb1_o.jpg http://static.flickr.com/126/319070009_8bdb64e838_o.jpg http://static.flickr.com/127/319070156_49610ac441_o.jpg Photoblog Ref: http://hkdigit.blogspot.com/2006/12/symphony-under-stars.htmlI like the last one, it must've been so beautiful!Yes, it is very beautiful!Ohh! It was in HK? Wish I was there. :o That's were my honeh was born. :DQuality photography man!Very good! I am fascinated by the fireworks-on-the-stage photo, and I like all three of t...... - 2009-07-04
» If William Webb-Ellis had never picked up the ball..?
Which sport would you be following or playing ?Darts.Chess.screwed up paper thrown to bin. I'd be in the world cup :DFootball. And I wonder what the Yanks would be playing??How boring it would be with Soccer only. No winners, all draws everyone taking dives. No just thinking about its giving me the s'@ts. I suppose i'd be playing AFLChess, fishing,and sailingstill rugby for a sport this awesome i would invent it so as not to be left without the wondrous miracle that is rugbyactually that is more of a reference to the missing link as there was no rugby or football at that time but more a combination of both, hence the name rugby football. Your question is a bit of an oxymoron i'm sorry.mostly masturbation for me!!!!Ho...... - 2009-07-04
» lincoln's second inaugral address
why was lincoln's second inaugral address important?Dear cisco34-ga; Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting question. By the time President Abraham Lincoln gave his second inaugural speech on March 4, 1865 it was already evident that the Union would emerge victorious from the Civil War. Unlike the temper of his first inaugural speech, this time the stage was set for Lincoln to summarize the ravages of war and set the new course for our nation?s future. Civil War scholar James Tackach, a professor of English at Roger Williams University, a prolific author of Civil War books and an avid student of the era explained the significance of Lincoln?s speech this way in his book LINCOLN'S MORAL VISION: THE ...... - 2009-07-04
» What is the circumference of the earth in feet?
WGS-84 established the circumference of the Earth at the Equator to 40,075,016.686 metres, which is the nearest millimeter. That's 131,479,713.54 ft. That's the official measurement accepted by the IUGG (International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics).Not sure and I won't use the brain power needed to calculate it....but... do a search to see how many miles in circumference the Earth is. Then multiply the number of feet in a mile, by the number of miles in circumference. That should give it to you in feet.131,480,184 FT http://www.unitconversion.org/length/fee... http://geography.about.com/library/faq/b...The circumference of the Earth at the Equator is 29,901.55 miles x 5280 feet/mile which is 157, 880,184 feet...... - 2009-07-04