The many questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread XXI

[Civciv5]

Where can I online for free read ALL stories of 1001 Nights/Arabian Nights (I don't want to read them all, just a few).
There doesn't seem to exist a good site.

 

[Cutlass]

Where can I online for free read ALL stories of 1001 Nights/Arabian Nights (I don't want to read them all, just a few).
There doesn't seem to exist a good site.

Second link on Google....

 

[Synobun]

Looking for loop sites similar to Rainy Mood. Needs to have the "never stop playing" feature, and be something nature related. Any ideas?

 

[ELITEOFWARMAN8]

Anyone miss me?

 

[Radio Noer]

Well, I haven't gotten any answers from Computer Talk in a couple days, so perhaps you guys can help me out.

My friend is upgrading his graphics card and is willing to sell me his old one on the cheap. For me it would be an upgrade from a GT 430 (60W) to a GTX 460 (160W) by Pny. However, I know I will need a power supply upgrade from 430W to 500W (or 550?) to handle the new card, this should be sufficient, correct?

Also, on the product's Amazon page, it says that the card is overclocked, should I be concerned about burnout or anything like that?

Furthermore, I have a Dell Inspiron case, do you guys think my cooling will be sufficient in the case?

 

[cardgame]

If it's overclocked by default, it should be fine. Stock fans are always crap, though, and if yours was designed for a 430 you should probably take the opportunity to install some new cooling as well.

 

[PlutonianEmpire]

Are book writers, the ones who actually manage to get their works published, generally snobs?

 

[madviking]

Snobbish of their own work, sure, but I'm not sure why you're asking the question.

 

[rugbyLEAGUEfan]

Are book writers, the ones who actually manage to get their works published, generally snobs?

Thinking you're very good or better than someone else at an activity doesn't mean thinking you're better than someone as a person.

 

[really]

...
Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
It's not a fighter exactly, but it is used for drug interdiction (intercepting drug-carrying aircraft) and if a war broke out, I could see the countries that fly this adapting it for air-to-air use, particularly against helicopters.

Edit: Found this variant -
A-29A Single-seater for attack and armed reconnaissance (on interdiction tasks), attack and cover (on close air support tasks), able to intercept and destroy low performance aircraft. Incorporates an additional fuel tank (+ 400 liters).

Thanks - this was the type of airplane I was thinking of but it has a turboprop engine.

I was having Walter Mitty type fantasies of having my own airstrip and fighter.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Is it true that in an emergency an airplane can land on a highway?

 

[say1988]

Sure, depending on the type of plane.

If the there is a straight stretch of road long enough for the plane to stop and not obstructions and wide enough to accommodate the plane, most can land on it. I don't know if highways would be strong enough to support a jumbo jet or anything, though.

In fact, planes landing on highways aren't that uncommon, just Google it.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

Thanks - this was the type of airplane I was thinking of but it has a turboprop engine.

I was having Walter Mitty type fantasies of having my own airstrip and fighter.

Anytime brohammed. What have you got against a turboprop engine though?

 

[shadowplay]

When you've paid for something and are leaving the store, if an employee demands to see a receipt, I'm pretty much within my rights to tell them to get the hell out of my way, right?

 

[cardgame]

Probably, but be ready to be banned from visiting the store again.

 

[Farm Boy]

What cardgame said. It depends.

 

[Borachio]

Why would you not comply? Isn't it in your interests as an honest shopper that thieves are discouraged by every means possible? If the store's losses can reach 20% (according to the article cited above), it is your money that must make up the short fall.

 

[Farm Boy]

Depending on the matter and manner with which I was asked I would not comply. Haven't had somebody be super-rude enough about it yet for me to say "no thank you."

 

[shadowplay]

It does depend heavily on the scenario. If it's a regular store employee I'm probably going to show them the receipt or politely decline them. If it's one of these "store security" people in their halloween policeman costume I'm much more likely to respond defensively and tell them to get the hell out of my way.

 

[cardgame]

I've been to Sam's [Club] several times and there's always been a nice lady at the door who asks to see the receipt and wishes us a good day. I can't imagine anyone rude keeping their job for long.