Archive for August, 2009
university textbooks v. ebooks?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
i am starting uni this year, and i was wondering about the textbooks?
No Commentsa lot of the ones on my booklist offer a textbook, or a cheaper ebook alternative
most of the textbooks are around $130 each, and access to the ebooks are around $60 each. i have to buy 4-5 textbooks
i have enough money in my account to buy all the textbooks, but i have better things to spend my money on - e.g. tuition fees, a car/money for the test so i can actually get my licence, train tickets to get to the uni
however, i have heard that ebooks are difficult to use. will i get headaches from studying on the computer for long periods of time? is it bad for my eyesight? also i am worried that i will get distracted and end up surfing the web (which i do quite often)
can anyone tell me whether i am better off buying textbooks or ebooks?
also, if a textbook is listed as for reference (not mandatory), should i still buy it?
By: cookies_forever
On an overcast day, why do vehicles have shadows on the sides relative to an observer?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
I’ve noticed on the road that vehicles have fuzzy shadows on the sides perpendicular to the observing direction and completely unrelated to the angle of the vehicle relative to the sun, which is obscured anyway.
The shadow is on both sides of the vehicle or object, NOT opposite the light source (sun) - which is mostly ambient anyways because it is overcast. I’ve wondered if it has to do with polarization of the light.
By: DBaron
No CommentsThe shadow is on both sides of the vehicle or object, NOT opposite the light source (sun) - which is mostly ambient anyways because it is overcast. I’ve wondered if it has to do with polarization of the light.
By: DBaron
What is the best brand of laptops?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
I am buying a new laptop for college. I am big on entertainment for computers (I like to listen to music, watch movies, etc.) but need something that will be useful. I cant spend too much money though. I am mainly just looking for a brandname; not including apple or Dell. I cant stand them both!
By: fizzlekittymuffins
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Is there anyway I can find a cheap place to rent pickup trucks?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
I live in Saratoga. A place near there would be very convenient
By: vinee109
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What equipment do I need to use with an HD DVD player to get the proper sound?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
Ok, I am a big home theater buff, and just finally getting into the HD players. I am ready to buy an HD player but am so confused on how the audio works. To get the dolby digital plus of dolby tru, does the audio need to be played through the HDMI cord and into the AV reciever? Heres my setup: 7.1 Surround, 50 inch plasma with 1 HDMI input, and Pioneer THX reciever ( but with NO HDMI input) So my question is, If i buy an HD DVD player, and just run the HDMI cable from the dvd player to the tv ( since my reciever doesnt have an HDMI input), will I only get the HD pic, and not the awesome sound features like DD+? Basically, can I get the great sound HD DVD players have to offer by running an optical cable to my reciever, or does that sound only come through the HDMI? So confused 
Thank you!
Also one more thing to add: can someone please clarify the Dolby Digital plus / DTS HD. If I am not capable of running the audio thrgouh HDMI, which it doesnt sound like i wil be seeing my reciever doesnt have it, will the dvd player try and decode the DD+ if I use a simple optical cable? Would this sound still be better than a standard DVD, or am I wasting my money buying an HD DVD player when my reciever has no HDMI input? Thank you!
By: Corey
No Comments Thank you!Also one more thing to add: can someone please clarify the Dolby Digital plus / DTS HD. If I am not capable of running the audio thrgouh HDMI, which it doesnt sound like i wil be seeing my reciever doesnt have it, will the dvd player try and decode the DD+ if I use a simple optical cable? Would this sound still be better than a standard DVD, or am I wasting my money buying an HD DVD player when my reciever has no HDMI input? Thank you!
By: Corey
Which car should i take?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
Which car should i take?
I have prom next weekend and I was wondering which car would be better. I drive an Acura Integra and she likes that car or I could use my neighbors Shelby Mustang. She likes the Acura but was wondering which car would fit the occasion better.
By: gopackgo51
7 CommentsI have prom next weekend and I was wondering which car would be better. I drive an Acura Integra and she likes that car or I could use my neighbors Shelby Mustang. She likes the Acura but was wondering which car would fit the occasion better.
By: gopackgo51
What would you pay for this Honda Civic LX?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=c&car_id=253900525&dealer_id=1328839&car_year=2007&rdm=1240453514567&num_records=25&model=CIVIC&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2007&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=HONDA&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=48038&advanced=&end_year=2007&transmission=&doors=&max_price=&cardist=6&standard=false&rdpage=thumb
No CommentsWhat do you think I could get this for?
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Where can I find books students use on Elementary and Highschool in the USA/ Candada/ UK to download or to buy?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
I am an English teacher seeking material I could use with my students in Brasil. Does anyone know how I can find real books like those Elementary and Highschool students use in their courses?
Thank you very much!
By: Renato F
1 CommentThank you very much!
By: Renato F
drug test at meps, i failed?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
wanted to join so i skip on down to navy recruiting and told him it was 3 weeks since i smoked mj so he gave me a test at the office and it said i was clean so we together skiped down to meps and i failed for mj. i got a letter in the mail that said i was disqualified for 45 day then i can continue processing at the services discretion.. what do you make of this? i want to join the army now anyway so am i dq permanently or what ? what is the policy? i see different answers on the similar topic. i have smoked 3 times in my life ( 16,17 birthday and 3 weeks ago ) the recruiter told me to just say i never used so that’s what i did because the job i was going for had a zero tolerance ( so the used car sales man said.. i mean recruiter ) no offense to recruiters i know its how you put food on the table…. anyway , what should i make of this and can i sign up for army in 45 days?? thanks
dear parranoid, if you were here i would slap the stupid off your face
its easy to tell the inteligent people on here. they dont give stupid smarty answers. for the ones that called me idiot i would love to take an iq test with ya even when im high lol
By: justjosh’n
13 Commentsdear parranoid, if you were here i would slap the stupid off your face
its easy to tell the inteligent people on here. they dont give stupid smarty answers. for the ones that called me idiot i would love to take an iq test with ya even when im high lol
By: justjosh’n
what are the benefits of using polyester fleece to make clothing and blankets?
August 31st, 2009 Posted by: admin
any info u can give would be great! thank u!
By: Becca
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