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Just Chat! / Re: who can answer this one?
« on: 05/11/2009 19:46:30 »
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General Science / Why is it dangerous to re-heat food?
« on: 03/10/2009 13:22:57 »
Normaly re-heating isn't a problem, but like JnA wrote, not following proper food safety procedures can lead to problems.
If you want to re-heat a meal the next day, simply make sure it's stored in the fridge and heated properly. That way bad bacteria have less chances to grow and are killed by the heat.
Letting a meal sit outside a fridge for a day and then re-heat it, can be a problem with some foods like mushrooms. The protein in the shrooms is apparently very sensitive and can go off easily. Food poisoning isn't that much fun. So if your stomach is delicate or your immune system is weak, I'd be careful. Other than that, re-heating isn't a problem, I'd say.
Butt covering has become very important in our sue happy times. It isn't that bad yet in Germany, but we get our share in blatantly obvious warnings as well.
If you want to re-heat a meal the next day, simply make sure it's stored in the fridge and heated properly. That way bad bacteria have less chances to grow and are killed by the heat.
Letting a meal sit outside a fridge for a day and then re-heat it, can be a problem with some foods like mushrooms. The protein in the shrooms is apparently very sensitive and can go off easily. Food poisoning isn't that much fun. So if your stomach is delicate or your immune system is weak, I'd be careful. Other than that, re-heating isn't a problem, I'd say.
Butt covering has become very important in our sue happy times. It isn't that bad yet in Germany, but we get our share in blatantly obvious warnings as well.
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General Science / Why do Sodas/ Beers, taste better in a glass bottle...?
« on: 30/09/2009 20:24:08 »
This sounds yummie, SBC. I'll try it soon.
Karen! It looks like Saffron. But I wouldn't use that many threads. If jused sparingly in a dish, it gives it a very nice yellow/golden colour. Too much gives a sharp, bitter taste.
Besides... Saffron is one of the most expensive spices of the world.
Karen! It looks like Saffron. But I wouldn't use that many threads. If jused sparingly in a dish, it gives it a very nice yellow/golden colour. Too much gives a sharp, bitter taste.
Besides... Saffron is one of the most expensive spices of the world.
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Just Chat! / How secure is my password encryption method ?
« on: 30/09/2009 19:52:25 »QuoteAvoid dictionary words in any language
Criminals use sophisticated tools that can rapidly guess passwords that are based on words in multiple dictionaries, including words spelled backwards, common misspellings, profanity, and substitutions.
(Emphasis mine...)
Sophisticated? LMAO *snkr* There are ready made tools to be found all over the internet! And programming such a tool isn't even hard. You need an internet connection, or a huge harddisk at home... I'm not going to explain how... simply google for "Rainbow Tables"
And now for some completely different...
If you like to play around with cryptology check out this toy/tool
CryptTool
You can easily explore complex algoritms like Diffy-Hellmann and RSA, but you find good ol' Ceasar as well.
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Geek Speak / How to setup a simple virtual IP network in Windows XP?
« on: 28/09/2009 12:40:31 »
Are we talking about an intranet, or are the webserver accessable from the internet?
Um... basically you want to set up a cluster with 2 XP machines? Um... that doesn't work... For a real cluster you need the enterprise editions of Windows Server.
You can do it with load balancing, the easiest way would be to set up your DNS server for that. You need 2 entries who point the name of the webserver (i.e. www.abc.com) to the ip addresses of the real machines. You then need to configure the DNS server to do "round robin".
The other option would be a router who can do that for you, either an appliance, but those things aren't cheap, or a linux box, basically a home made router with 2 network cards.
How much load do you expect? If the load is low DNS round robin or a software solution might be the cheapest option, but if the load is higher a hardware option is the way to go.
Um... basically you want to set up a cluster with 2 XP machines? Um... that doesn't work... For a real cluster you need the enterprise editions of Windows Server.
You can do it with load balancing, the easiest way would be to set up your DNS server for that. You need 2 entries who point the name of the webserver (i.e. www.abc.com) to the ip addresses of the real machines. You then need to configure the DNS server to do "round robin".
The other option would be a router who can do that for you, either an appliance, but those things aren't cheap, or a linux box, basically a home made router with 2 network cards.
How much load do you expect? If the load is low DNS round robin or a software solution might be the cheapest option, but if the load is higher a hardware option is the way to go.
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General Science / Can colourblind people play cricket?
« on: 18/09/2009 22:26:04 »Question for the moderators: Can I slap a fellow poster? Can I? Can I? Pretty please! Can I? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, can I?How long are your arms?
Very long... and I use extensions!
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General Science / Can colourblind people play cricket?
« on: 17/09/2009 11:01:52 »
Question for the moderators: Can I slap a fellow poster? Can I? Can I? Pretty please! Can I? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, can I?
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Just Chat! / Are You Gooder at Grammar?
« on: 13/09/2009 20:02:01 »
The Scots and Germans use very similar pronunciation. For example, it's almost impossible for many people in England to say Loch Lomond properly. It usually sounds like Lock Lomond. Anything with rolling "r" sounds is usually a disaster. But I suspect you can pronounce Loch without a problem. My knowledge of German is pathetic, but I can still order a couple of beers in Germany without anyone detecting I'm not actually German. I do speak a little French, but whenever I say anything in France, they immediately hand me the English menu!
The ability of ordering beer is the most important of all in any language, but who wants French beers... [
]Yes, the sound of /ch/ is the same in German and in Scottish English and in Scots. We have the word Loch in German too, it means hole. So both words have the same germanic origin. Scots has retained a lot of the old skandinavian and germanic words and word stems, that got lost in English due to the normanic invasion. The Scottish Gaelic words used in Scots throw me all the time, though.
I can't do the rrrrrrrolling "r".
BTW, did you know you can only get a job as an announcer at the BBC if you have a speech impediment []
Heeheeheehee I quite like the way the old style BBC announcers spoke. On the other hand, what's wrong with knowing where the announcers come from, as long as everyone can understand them.
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Just Chat! / Are You Gooder at Grammar?
« on: 13/09/2009 10:46:39 »
Gaaaaaaaah!!! Scots!!!! Those youtube videos are great.
I can do fine with Scottish accents, but Scots has so many different words (lexicon in linguistic parlance). For whatever reason Scottish accents are easier for me than southern English accents like Cockney.
Luckily for me most people can switch to a pronunciation closer to received pronunciation.
I can do fine with Scottish accents, but Scots has so many different words (lexicon in linguistic parlance). For whatever reason Scottish accents are easier for me than southern English accents like Cockney.
Luckily for me most people can switch to a pronunciation closer to received pronunciation.
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Just Chat! / Are You Gooder at Grammar?
« on: 12/09/2009 21:35:52 »
Thank you, errr fank yoo, to try a poor imitation of a cockney accent...
I did learn English at school, my teacher at that time was really good, of course I didn't appreciated it at that time, but she managed to build a proper foundation.
At university at least some knowledge of English is mandatory, some books are only available in English. After stenuously reading a linguistic book (about symbolic and nonverbal communication) in English, I figured that I'm good at it. (Linguistic books are hard to read even in my native language, those authors tend to define their own vocabulary, it seems to be a personality trait of linguists. Humpty-Dumpty must have been one. [] )
I do read a lot English language books, that helps to build a good passive vocabulary. And writing in forums like this helps to build and keep active language skills. And I never hesitate to inflict bad grammar on unsuspecting readers/listeners, mwaaahaaahaaahaaaa.
I was active in a mostly English-speaking online chat community, when I became a moderator there, I had to speak/write English. That job sometimes felt like being a mediator and social worker. Lets say I now have command of quite a lot 4 letter words... On the other hand I made a lot friends too, we even met in the real world. I still visit some of them in England and Scottland.
*shudder* Cockney is my least favority accent, it's next to impossible for me to understand.
I did learn English at school, my teacher at that time was really good, of course I didn't appreciated it at that time, but she managed to build a proper foundation.
At university at least some knowledge of English is mandatory, some books are only available in English. After stenuously reading a linguistic book (about symbolic and nonverbal communication) in English, I figured that I'm good at it. (Linguistic books are hard to read even in my native language, those authors tend to define their own vocabulary, it seems to be a personality trait of linguists. Humpty-Dumpty must have been one. [
] )I do read a lot English language books, that helps to build a good passive vocabulary. And writing in forums like this helps to build and keep active language skills. And I never hesitate to inflict bad grammar on unsuspecting readers/listeners, mwaaahaaahaaahaaaa.
I was active in a mostly English-speaking online chat community, when I became a moderator there, I had to speak/write English. That job sometimes felt like being a mediator and social worker. Lets say I now have command of quite a lot 4 letter words... On the other hand I made a lot friends too, we even met in the real world. I still visit some of them in England and Scottland.
*shudder* Cockney is my least favority accent, it's next to impossible for me to understand.
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Just Chat! / Are You Gooder at Grammar?
« on: 11/09/2009 14:34:51 »
This is my test result. [] [^]
Your Language Arts Grade: 100%
Way to go! You know not to trust the MS Grammar Check and you know "no" from "know." Now, go forth and spread the good word (or at least, the proper use of apostrophes).
Are You Gooder at Grammar?
There's a mistake in this test, too! Check out question 10! FOG
] [^]Your Language Arts Grade: 100%
Way to go! You know not to trust the MS Grammar Check and you know "no" from "know." Now, go forth and spread the good word (or at least, the proper use of apostrophes).
Are You Gooder at Grammar?
There's a mistake in this test, too! Check out question 10! FOG
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New Theories / Can we come up with the best conspiracy theory ever?
« on: 01/09/2009 23:22:09 »
A scandal is always good for getting a new religion started, or something juicy... What about making extramarital activites mandatory? <ponder> That would make marriage for all members mandatory too... Oh yes I've got an idea! We can do huge marriage ceremonies Moonie style! Do we want a jus primae noctis?
YouBeSaved sounds a bit lame... First Church of Naked/Stripped Salvation or something like that.
YouBeSaved sounds a bit lame... First Church of Naked/Stripped Salvation or something like that.
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Just Chat! / For The Doggy That Has Everything !
« on: 22/08/2009 20:15:05 »
And here's something for the kitties...
It's a real toy, you can buy it!
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It's a real toy, you can buy it!
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Just Chat! / What is your favorite simple healthy breakfast....?
« on: 20/08/2009 21:02:48 »
I like freshly chopped up fruits (pineapples, peaches, whatever is around and not too expensive), some scrambled eggs and toast. Oh and coffee, lots of coffee.
Alas, chopping fruits is so much work... so that's weekends only, erm make that every other weekend. []
Alas, chopping fruits is so much work... so that's weekends only, erm make that every other weekend. [
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Physiology & Medicine / Why am I always cold?
« on: 18/08/2009 11:27:06 »
Check for humidity. Get a hygrometer and try to reach 60 - 70 %. We all know how bad even 25°C (77F) feel when the air is very humid, but how easily we take even 30°C (86F) or more when it's dry.
So in winter we need to keep humidity high and in summer to keep it down. That'll help with the utility bill too.
So in winter we need to keep humidity high and in summer to keep it down. That'll help with the utility bill too.
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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Strangest animals and how they evolved....
« on: 16/08/2009 23:16:48 »That's an evil looking crab
This one is even better... The Japanese spider crab, Macrocheira kaempferi, leg span up to 4m, weight up to 20kg
And then there's the red king crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, it's said to be very tasty.
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New Theories / Can we come up with the best conspiracy theory ever?
« on: 15/08/2009 18:28:13 »
Great! I finaly found partners! I'll do the European branch of our religion.
Yeah we need ideas and a good name too!
Yeah we need ideas and a good name too!
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New Theories / Can we come up with the best conspiracy theory ever?
« on: 11/08/2009 21:43:30 »
Ähem! It's FACT™, just like TRUTH™!
The mobile phones are truly evil! Let's not forget the evil rays those phones emit!
The mobile phones are truly evil! Let's not forget the evil rays those phones emit!
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General Science / Can colourblind people play cricket?
« on: 10/08/2009 13:00:15 »Fortunately, it's only a game.WHAAAATT?
SHHHHHH, calm down! Every thing will be fine, he will see the light!
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General Science / Can colourblind people play cricket?
« on: 10/08/2009 08:26:04 »
I followed the test, thanks to the internet... the first innings was horrid, England was batting like a pub team! And they bowled even worse. In their second turn at batting they redeemed themselves somewhat, but not enough to make Australia bat again. [
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There's still hope for the last test match! [
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