Archive for November, 2009

What is the best Latin translator online?

I really like the Google translator, but it doesn’t do Latin. Does anyone know an online translator that does Latin? The fancier the better.
Online translators just can’t handle Latin, evidently because of all the inflectional endings. Your best bet would be to post your specific questions here, where there are several good Latinists to [...]

What are the street entrances north and south bound for FDR and West Side highway in New York City?

Can anyone provide street entrances for north and sound bound taking FDR or West Side Highway in Manhattan(NYC)?.Also, I heard that driving in the daytime in Manhattan is really hectic as there are too many no turns allowed. Any help on that as to where no turns are allowed above 14th street to Midtown?.
Thanks [...]

What type of shoes should i wear with my outfit for the school’s speech ?

I have to make a speech for my school assembly next week along with my friend who is the student body president. I’m 17 years old and i’m planning to wear an knee length cream colored pencil skirt with an pink button up shirt. I was thinking of wearing an stiletto pump or a stiletto [...]

What halloween costume could I make out of a purple halter dress?

I have a purple halter dress that was a bridesmaids dress (4 months old). I was wanting to get to use it again and I thought about for halloween. It was handmade so I wouldn’t feel too awful bad doing some alterations to it. Just wondering what I could do to use it as a [...]

What kind of music has been scientifically proven to improve students in their studies?

Hi!
I have a 14-year old student who is a "C" student. She knows it and is determined to improve on it. She has asked me (a music teacher) what kind of music will help her in her studies.
I have sort of heard about listening to music by Bach can help infants in their [...]

Who was it in the audience that Bob Dylan recognised during the Last Waltz concert?

After I think his first song, Dylan points and smiles several times to a person(s) at the front of the venue. This is unusual behaviour for Dylan and I wondered who was there? Just saw a replay of the film yesterday hence the interest
Wasn’t it Ringo Starr? I think he was in the audience and [...]

What type of active transport moves 2 substances in the same direction?

In the intestine, Na+ and an amino acid bind to the same transport protein that moves the two substances in the same direction. This type of active transport is called…
A. Secondary active transport
B. A diffusion mechanism
C. Facilitated transport
D. A symport
E. An antiport
It is D. In a symport two substances are moved together in the same [...]

What is the best way to learn Chinese for a first time learner?

I’m a college student wanting to learn Chinese for the first time. What is the best way to start learning Chinese? I want to be fluent at reading/writing/conversation in a couple years, and I’m determined to learn. Any help? Thank you!
If you are keen to learn Chinese, you can check out
http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com
Learn a Chinese character a [...]

Any good halloween costumes for an 8th grader who wants to look cute but not slutty?

I have to preform at a halloween band concert with the costume so i wanna look good, not weird.
nothing stupid pleassee (ex NO bananas or john mccain costumes etcetc)
ive got red hair so i got raggedy ann costume ideas, but i want more just incase,
links help. thanks i really apreciate it
Clara Bow (Famous Seductress of [...]

How can I enter a horse riding competition if I dont own a pony myself?

I am really into riding and I was wondering how I would enter a horse riding competition (dressage/cross-country/show jumping) if I don’t own my own pony – is there any way I can do it?
P.S My stables doesn’t loan ponies for the day
Im really serious about entering competitions, so no more time wasters please.
Yes [...]