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August 27

Name of computer Algorithm for generating foux-text?

I was reading about the "factory Literature+Factory and it really reminded me of an algorithm I read about once. It worked by stringing parts of sentences together such that they had local continuity, and although the grammar was usually correct, the sentences were meaningless and somewhat dadaist. The interface involved feeding it text as a base, usually at least a paragraph. Some people posted on messageboards in the 1990s using this, feeding it political speeches and rants, the name of the user being some sort of pun on the name of the program, and some thought that it was a real person while others did not. HOW can I know all of this without being able to find it? I don't know, but after over an hour with google and wikipedia I decided to ask others for help.

Thanks in advance,

— 69.136.195.152 00:50, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cut-up technique has pretty much all the answers you are looking for. Vespine 01:28, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Markov chains are one way. These things are also called 'travesty generators'. SteveBaker 02:49, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Here, for no particular reason, are some random links you may find interesting: Sokal Affair Chatterbot Automatic summarization Plot generator Spoetry. The question is, what specifically are you looking for? There are many approaches to doing this kind of thing with computers . dr.ef.tymac 03:19, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Markov Chains, and Mark V Shaney In particular, were exactly what I was thinking of. Thank you! —69.136.195.152

You might also want to see Lorem ipsum.

Atlant 12:24, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Retail management

Hi, I m sakshi doing retail management.I hv 2 mk a ppt- i hv 2 tk any one company related 2 retail and make at least 10-15 slides on dat showing its history nd turnover etc.So wich company can i take nd where can i find all this info abt dat? I found info of samsung,lg,maruti on net bt cant get dat info dat i require so plz tel me d company dat i can take wich hv d required info...plz rply fast as i hv 2 make it.....thnx. Sakshi

Would you like to buy a vowel? Plasticup ^T/C 03:43, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Do your own homework: if you need help with a specific part or concept of your homework, feel free to ask, but please do not post entire homework questions and expect us to give you the answers. Letting someone else do your homework makes you learn nothing in the process, nor does it allow Wikipedians to fulfill their mission of ensuring that every person on Earth – including you – has access to the total sum of human knowledge. Titoxd^{(?!? - cool stuff)} 04:12, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your post is exceptionally difficult to read, please use English here, not IM-speak. And, if you are studying retail management, shouldn't you profile a retailer, like Walmart, rather than manufacturers of consumer goods, like Samsung and LG ? StuRat 06:33, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Isn't it disturbing how many "youth today" think that this is a good way to ask formal questions for assistance? I'm fine, of course, that this has developed into a way for youth to talk amongst themselves — it seems like a perfectly normal evolution of slang into the electronic medium — but the fact that they would use it as a general means of conversating with the rest of the world is a bit painful to consider. It is hard not to imagine them as some sort of broken A.I. algorithm. --24.147.86.187 13:28, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Conversating"??? That's slightly painful. -- JackofOz 13:32, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, clearly it should be "conversifying", or is that "undergoing conversification" ? :-) StuRat 04:38, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

George, where are you, now that we really need you? :) -- JackofOz 23:01, 29 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If you are interested in a retail company that got big and then bit the dust around the time it switched from catalog only to retail stores, I'd suggest looking into the J. Peterman Company. (The real company, not the one that was made up on Seinfeld.) I know there is at least one book on the topic, Peterman Rides Again (ISBN 0735201994). Crypticfirefly 03:07, 29 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

dream tracing!

I've got a dream 2 dayz back...my mother was washing dishes after our dinner & suddenly i came out & saw it was raining heavily & the climate was also very unfair...i ran to my mom to tell the matter & before i told her about that she told me in advance that it was raining heavilyu outside & this rain is not going to stop till the world was submerged...i hurriedly turn on the tv news & i found that it was raining heavily all over the world & many scientists predicted this was the last phase of catstrophy...again new world will emerge & for that we had to leaave our traces of blood & D.N.A. in advance...i felt sad then that i still hadn't enjoyed any of the worldly pleasures & i was dying before. then i woke up & asked my sister about climate & she asked me had u got any bad dream..i told her all this 7 she laughed at it & took it ligtly but i was not taking it lightly. now i want to know the meaning of this dream..! Temuzion 04:13, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The meaning is that your brain is still very active even when you're asleep. As is normal. --lucid 04:21, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As the meaning of all observable reality is that your brain is very active when you are awake. A.Z. 04:24, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I wouldn't suggest rushing out to buy a boat, if that's what you are getting at. Plasticup ^T/C 04:26, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There's an article being written about dream interpretation. According to that article, Sigmund Freud thought that "all dream content is the fulfillment of wishes, conscious or not. (...) Freud listed four transformations applied to wishes in order to avoid censorship:

Condensation — one dream object stands for several thoughts.
Displacement — a dream object's psychical importance is assigned to an object that does not raise the censor's suspicions.
Representation — a thought is translated to visual images.
Symbolism — a symbol replaces an action, person, or idea." A.Z. 05:14, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

While all that water might be from condensation, and also suggests that water displacement may have occurred, let me float another explanation...

perhaps what you perceived to be a dream is reality, and what you perceive to be real (including this conversation) is just your brain's attempt to deny reality in your last minutes before the flood waters drown everyone. StuRat 06:21, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

By that logic, StuRat, last night I was a new student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Albus Dumbledore gave me a broken pair of glasses that would allow me through an invisible wall. Of course, after playing around with the glasses and the wall, I was given a stern lecture by Minerva McGonagall, while I, for some reason, had on nothing but my boxers. Of course, if that was reality it's a helluva lot better than this place. --lucid 06:25, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Am I a Wikipedian dreaming I am a butterfly or a butterfly dreaming I am a Wikipedian?hotclaws 13:08, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In any case, it probably doesn't have a lot of "meaning". At most it probably means you have been paying attention to the concern with climate change and natural disasters lately (hurricanes and the like), and that somewhere in your head this is something of enough interest that while firing neurons your brain ended up probing the topic. It might mean that it is a topic of concern for you, unconsciously if not consciously, but then again it might also just be random chance that it happened to fire in that direction, or maybe just related to something you saw on television the night before. --24.147.86.187 13:26, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Standard mainline shrinks, not the "alternative" dream therapy/analysis types, often interpret the common "big wave" dreams as your feelings of being overwhelmed in general with what's going on in your life right now; this sound pretty similar. Gzuckier 15:48, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I wanna clear you one thing guys....that some of ur assumptions may be helpful....but i didn't watch t.v. (since we had not got cable connection to watch any channel), i didn't read any fiction (i read the last horror novel nearly 18 months ago), i was engaged in my own botherings about my studies, my family's crisis situations etc)..& i forgot to tell u another thing! normally my family members used to blame me for my deep sleep...b'caz even if we sleep on open terrace when it begins raining, they'll wake me up & get me down...but the very next day i'll ask them "how did we got down? as we were on terrace early night"...thus i won't generally have senses activated if i once went into sleep...forget about deep sleep...my initial stage is only compared to deep sleep...thus no chance of having my brain active during sleep! Temuzion 04:27, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Umm. . . actually the only time your brain is not active in some capacity is when you are dead. When we sleep we alternate between REM and NREM phases. During NREM sleep the people can experience hypnagogic hallucinations, night terror, sleepwalking, and sleep-talking. During REM sleep people often dream. The brain is active in both phases. --S.dedalus 05:30, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think the original poster should read Freud's book, The Interpretation of Dreams. A.Z. 03:22, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Skyauction.com

I have just registered on skyauction.com. what i am wondering is if the packages that are offered and you win are the winning bids the money you pay in order to cover everything you do to travel. or do you still have to pay extra.--logger 05:24, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Why not contact their customer service? (Most of us have no clue what the answer is) -- Guroadrunner 07:37, 3 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fever

Is a forehead temperature of 99 degrees considered a fever? --124.254.77.148 10:30, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Normal human body temperature says no. --Sean 10:58, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Unless you're measuring your temperature in Celsius, of course... -- Arwel (talk) 11:27, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You wouldn't normally measure body temperature on the forehead, but rather orally or elsewhere that won't dissipate body heat so readily. How you'd get an exact temperature measure on the forehead I'm unsure, but if you were able to get a standard thermometer to register 99°F on the forehead then there's a good chance the internal temperature would be considerably higher, in which case there could be a fever (note: this is a hypothetical discussion only and should not be taken as medical advice; please see a qualified doctor if this is other than a hypothetical situation - see Wikipedia:Medical disclaimer). --jjron 13:58, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I suspect the questioner is using a liquid crystal thermometer strip. These are not accurate.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 15:25, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There are also thermometers that read infrared signatures from the forehead. Rmhermen 18:54, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The forehead is likely to be cooler than the core temperature - so we may safely assume that if 99F is measured on the forehead, the core is warmer. Normal human body temperature says 98.8F is the upper limit of the 'normal' core temperature range - so 99F on the forehead is certainly higher than normal. I'd say, yes - it's likely to be a mild fever. But you'd want to get a better reading using an oral or rectal thermometer to be sure - preferably having the measurement done by a qualified medical practitioner since there is some subtlety to taking temperatures accurately. SteveBaker 13:13, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Madeleine Martin

How old is the kid in Californication? She looks younger than 12. --124.254.77.148 12:17, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

do you mean the music video of Californication (song)? Jon513 15:09, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I assume OP means Californication (TV series). According to this, her birthdate is 30 November 1999.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 15:17, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Why would they get an 8 year old to play a 12 year old? (even though a lot of 12 year olds do look like 8 year olds these days.) Don't they usually get older actresses to play younger characters? --124.254.77.148 05:50, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Marijuana

Is it true that one dose of marijuana can give a person schizophrenia if they have a disposition to it? I know 9th grade health teachers aren't exactly the most reliable source of drug information... --124.254.77.148 12:47, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No. While there is some evidence that usage marijuana can correlate with higher incidence of schizophrenia later in life[1], it is not clear that correlation equals causation (is the schizophrenia caused by the marijuana, or do people who smoke marijuana have other lifestyle issues that cause the schizophrenia, or does a predisposition for schizophrenia lead people towards marijuana and other similar activities at an earlier age?), and the actual causes of schizophrenia are still rather murky (much of it appears to be passed through heredity). (Personally I also think that schizophrenia can be something of a "bag" term for a variety of likely different conditions, but that's just me.) Anyway, if you have a disposition to schizophrenia you will probably have it anyway, and I doubt that "one dose" of marijuana could have any long-term permanent effect on your nervous system. In any case, the evidence is certainly not there for what your teacher asserted, and it is rather sad that he or she is resorting to outrageous exaggeration as a scare tactic, especially for such a relatively harmless drug (one that is banned for political reasons more than health reasons). Smoking marijuana isn't necessarily the best idea (especially in locales where it is illegal), but it isn't a bogeyman. --24.147.86.187 13:16, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Also, if you take a look at the data from that study, it is pretty clear that the correlation only exists in a marked way for people who have smoked marijuana 50+ times (a nebulous category—everything from 51 to a million—and inevitably a group of people who do all sorts of other drugs as well,), and even then appears to only be in 25 people out of 1000. For anything less than that, the correlation is statistically nonexistant, barely distinguishable from the baseline (0, far left). --24.147.86.187 13:20, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You obviously haven't seen that well-researched documentary film, Reefer Madness. :) Corvus cornix 16:09, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Salt Water - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What is the distance and location of the nearest natural salt water lake or river to Toronto, Ontario, Canada ???

Salt water lake, I don't know. Of course there is one in Salt Lake, Utah. However, for rivers, you can easily find them on a map of the Toronto area. There are quite a few, and I myself have been on the French River.

The French River (Ontario) is fresh water. It flows from Lake Nippissing to Georgian Bay.-- Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 17:57, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

And is there even such a thing as a salt water river? There is saltwater intrusion but Toronto is too far from an ocean for that. Adam Bishop 18:00, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I can't see how. Saltwater lakes depend on long periods of accumulation with no outlet to build their salinity; rivers have no such accumulation. You could get a short-term saltwater river if, say, you drained the Dead Sea, but its saltwater status would last only as long as the source body. — Lomn 18:52, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps not a "salt water river", but a brackish water estuary. In the first linked article, The Saint Lawrence and Saguenay rivers are listed; I'm not sure specifically where the dividing line between fresh and brackish water occurs in either. --LarryMac | Talk 20:02, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(R to original Q) I suspect Category:Saline lakes is missing several (I just added a couple), but Great Salt Lake is the closest listed to Toronto. Using this calculator with the coordinates listed in our articles, it gives a distance of about 2720 km (1690 mi), a little south of due west. Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 18:51, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The closest body of salt water to Toronto would be the estuary of the Susquehanna River where it flows into Chesapeake Bay. This is approximately 550 km from Toronto. The closest area of salt water in the St. Lawrence River would be below Quebec City, more than 600 km from Toronto. As for salt lakes, Old Wives Lake is closer (at 1995 km or about 1225 miles) than Great Salt Lake. Marco polo 21:37, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I make the mouth of the Susquehanna to be 530 km from Toronto. I have no idea how for upstream you have to go so that the river is no longer salty. But Wikipedia says that most of the Hudson River is an estuary to some extent, with tides being felt as far north as Troy, which is only about 470 km from Toronto. The article doesn't say anything about salinity, so I don't know which river is really the best answer. --Anonymous, August 27, 2007, 22:00 (UTC).

And, just to be thorough, the distance to James Bay (off Hudson Bay) and it's southern estuaries is approximately 1000 km due north of Toronto. StuRat 04:21, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

washing a waterproof jacket?

A waterproof jacket made of 100% polyster has gone a little dirty and it smells a bit. Its about 2 years old and never been washed. Is it safe to wash them using detergents - say washing powder used in the machines? (I am afraid that the detergents might destroy its waterproof properties). Do I need to it to wash it inside out?.

The waterproof ones I have (GoreTex lined) suggest machine washing using powdered detergent, not liquid. See this link. Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 17:50, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Did you check the label for care instructions? Also, see if the manufacturer has a website - there might be some information there. If all else fails, hand-wash it with mild soap. Plasticup ^T/C 18:37, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

One good way to clean polyester or nylon water proofs is with a showerhead - if there's any mud etc - just rub it off with your hand. This method is also quicker than a machine and you can pay special attention to any really dirty bits.87.102.85.15 18:44, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Using this method I would just use hand soap if it was neccessary.

And as far as I know my things are still waterproof.87.102.85.15 18:45, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Right, first things first, normal detergent, powder or liquid, is generally not great for a breathable waterproof (it blocks the pores and makes it less breathable). If you are using a washing machine to clean the garment first run it on its hottest cycle with nothing in to remove all traces of old detergent. Then use either pure soap flakes or a specially designed cleaner (such as Nikwax Techwash or Granger’s Wash in Cleaner Plus), on a 30C or 40C cycle (warm). Then run the garment through the washer again but without any detergent (just needs to be well rinsed). After this put the garment through the dryer on a low(ish) heat, this helps to reactivate the coating. If you want to reproof the jacket (areas such as the shoulders, back and underarms need doing more often due to wear from rucksacks) the best stuff to use is the spray on as it can be directed to where it is needed most and does not coat the inside of the jacket. There are usually good instructions on manufacturers websites (see Marmot's instructions) with any specific recommendations for your jacket. Xarr☎ 19:42, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Turkish Military - what makes it want to be secular?

It appears that the Turkish Military is the guardian of secularism. What makes it so? There must be some organic reason why they maintain this position. And, how is this organic position maintained over time? Is there education of the leadership that constantly elevates secularism to such a level that they are willing to throw out, frequently, an elected parliament. Any thoughts? Please, I'm not looking for a CNN-type answer. I want some depth, if possible, a reference if available. Thank you

They realize how messed up theocracies become? Turkey had a rather checkered history when it was the Ottoman Empire. I imagine this goes back to Atatürk: try reading Secularism in Turkey. Plasticup ^T/C 18:42, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kemalist ideology and veneration of Kemal Atatürk are held as sacred principles by the established Turkish business elite and the military. Turkey's educational system and military academies inculcate this. Since the time of Atatürk, the Turkish Armed Forces have seen themselves as the guardian of the Turkish republic and of its adherance to Kemalist principles. Historically, the Turkish military has seen as its duty the removal of governments that, in its view, threatened the well-being of the republic or its adherence to Kemalism (including secularism). According to the Kemalist view of history, conservative religiosity was one of the characteristics that weakened the Ottoman Empire and impeded its progress. Accordingly, secularism is essential to the strength and well-being of the Turkish state. Marco polo 21:15, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

THanks for the insight. I am conjecturing that now, there is a seeping through of the non-secular types, probably caused by lower economic levels for a lot more people than in the past. Likely then, that these folks with lower economic vista's are tempted with the religious wand. Although, if macro comparisons are any good, they said that the Hindu party winning in India would destory their secular democracy, but that didn't happen and the opposition secularists came to power. If the Military ensures, at least regular and fair elections, I feel that any radicalism will be flattened by political needs. Again, thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.131.128.182 (talk) 23:50, August 27, 2007 (UTC)

law enforcement

is department of corrections part of law enforcement?

Usually it's the consequence of having a bad outcome during an interaction with law enforcement. department of corrections = jail, while law enforcement = police Rmhermen 18:50, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

That depends on what country/city you happen to be in. TenOfAllTrades(talk) 18:51, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I also imagine it depends on what you mean by "part" and "law enforcement". Prisons are certainly part of the criminal justice system, but politically and organisationally they're separate from either police forces or court systems in most Western countries. FiggyBee 02:46, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Safety in Enugu, Nigeria

What is the level of safety for an American citizen traveling to Enugu, Nigeria?

I first read the Wikipedia article on Enugu, Nigeria and read: "The city's economy has diversified in recent years and is largely dominated by trading, commerce, and small-scale industry. Flying into Enugu today brings no reminders of the capital city that bore the brunt of the military activities in the Nigerian civil war. Enugu is indeed a lovely place. The array of fine resorts and hotels that have sprung up around the city, the natural serenity of its environment, and a near absence of violent crimes have made Enugu a first choice destination for tourists from within and outside Nigeria." However, I then read the U.S. Department of State's Travel Warning issued January 19, 2007 and still current as of today, August 27, 2007. The report is very alarming and can be found at http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_928.html. I then visited Enugu's own web page on safety in Enugu (http://www.enuguweb.com/safety.htm) and that report was alarming as well! I'm wondering if the Wikipedia article on Enugu needs to be edited or if there is information that I am not aware of. Please advise. Thank you. Briandgleason 18:48, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This question has been answered partly on the humanities section, lets keep answers there and avoid cross-section posts please :) SGGH ^speak! 19:36, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

alcohol

how long does alcohol stay in ones system?

I was going to point you to alcohol metabolism but it's a redirect to a rather technical article. Alcoholic beverage and Effects of alcohol on the body have some relevant info. The short oversimplified answer is that approximately 1 drink per hour is "removed" by your body. Friday (talk) 21:35, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's generally considered to be (in the UK, at least) 1 UK unit (10ml pure ethanol) per hour, but it depends a lot on size, gender, activity (slows when you're asleep) and what you've had to eat Benbread 22:57, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If you're going by rules of thumb, 1 unit of alcohol (as described by Benbread above) is equal to roughly half a pint of beer or cider, or a single shot of spirits. Roughly. Skittle 16:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, it does depend on what you have been eating. As a girl I know says: "eating is cheating"! Mathmo ^Talk 00:15, 29 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Our rules also exclude "Tactical chunders", funny I can't find an article for it. Alan. 81.144.241.244 10:48, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

800 numbers

How does one determine the owner and adress of the owmer of an 800 number?

Firstly it'd be useful if you told use what country you're referring to. Benbread 22:55, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ring it and see who answers.--88.111.135.209 06:09, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I suppose you've tried Googling it?--Shantavira|^{feed me} 07:35, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Navy Seals vs Green Berets

I am join the Army as a 18X(Special Forces Candidate) and i was just wondering, what is the major difference between the Green Berets and SEALs? I know the Green Berets are know for their guerrilla training, thats what sets them apart. but what else is there? And when it comes down to it, which one is better in terms of training and skills?

The first and most obvious difference is that the Green Berets are an Army special force and Navy SEALs a Navy special force. The SEALs training regime focus heavily on maritime combat and survival. Regular SEAL teams (not Team Six DEVGRU) are approximately in par with the Green Berets in terms of training and skills. Team Six is generally considered a notch up from the Green Berets in respect to the aforementioned areas and would be the equivalent of the Green Beret's "older brother"-the U.S. Army Delta Force. However, stereotypically, SEAL training is portrayed as one of the toughest in the world, especially Hell Week of BUD/S. Acceptable 23:31, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Toss (cricket)

In cricket, how is it decided which captain tosses the coin and/or calls heads or tails? Is there a set method or is it seen as unimportant and just chosen ad hoc between the 2 captains? I've read the article on the toss but it's not mentioned there. --Ukdan999 23:31, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know for sure about cricket, but in American football, the visiting team chooses heads or tails. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Railfan242 (talk • contribs) 03:21, August 28, 2007 (UTC)

The Laws of cricket do not specify anything, nor do the Playing Conditions for Test cricket, One-day internationals or the World Cup (link under Rules and Regulations at the ICC website). Ad hoc? -- Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 06:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cricket is a gentleman's game, and as such it is only polite for the host (i.e., home) team to toss the coin and allow the visitor to call. Seems to be the same in most sports I know of where there is clearly a home team and an away team, e.g., Australian rules football. --jjron 07:36, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In televised Tests, ODIs etc, it's some disinterested party who tosses the coin (eg. an umpire, a celebrity, etc). I've never seen a player toss the coin. (What happens in lower-level games could be a different story). This is preceded by the "away" team captain making the call. When they're playing on neutral ground, I don't know how they decide who makes the call. -- JackofOz 01:19, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Lunar Eclipse Tonight ?

Is this tonight or tomorrow night ? 65.173.104.223 23:32, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tuesday (ie. tonight) night starting at about 9:00pm here in New Zealand. Lisiate 23:56, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In the US it's tomorrow morning although still the same date the 28th. Time is around 0952 check out the wikipedia article Nil Einne 00:10, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

28 August 2007 lunar eclipse ^Ariel♥Gold 00:35, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sharing folders and files

I have two computers connected by the same router. Is there any way I can share folders and transfer data from one computer to the other through my LAN connection? Acceptable 23:39, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but the exact method will depend on your operating systems/s. If you want more information, perhaps this would be better on the Computing Reference Desk, but remember to include appropriate details. --jjron 07:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Where can I find this BG?

I've been looking all over the internet for this computer desktop background

File:Desktopbg.png

, but have been unable to find it. Could someone help me? I'd prefer a resolution of 1280 x 800 or greater. Thanks a lot. Acceptable 23:46, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The licensing says that you are the copyright holder... did you create it and then lose the file? Plasticup ^T/C 02:00, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A question was asked before about this picture in march. The link given there was to here. Also Plastic Cup is right. You do not own the image - it should not be on wikipedia. Jon513 08:12, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]