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September 23

Golf club rental in Bangkok

Hi. I'll be golfing around Bangkok for 4 days. Rather than hire a different set of clubs each day at a different course, I'd like to find one set that I can hire from a shop in Central Bkk, and play them all 4 days. I know there are many golf retail outlets in Thaniya Plaza, but haven't been able to find a website or shop name that indicates golf rentals. Can anyone guide me to some clubs? Thanks if you can help. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.101.134.43 (talk) 10:13, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

1980s water wave machines?

Does anyone remember those late 70s/early 80s wave machines? It was blue oil and clear water in a long (12"?) narrow (2"?) rectangular lucite box which sat on a slowly rocking mechanism. Some models had a light built-in. It simulated ocean waves -- like a different take on lava lamps. What were those called? Is there a Wiki entry on them? --70.167.58.6 (talk) 17:23, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

According to our article Lava lamp, they (at least the ones manufactured by the company that made Lava Lites) were sold as the Wave Machine—redlinked, so I assume we have no article on them. You can see a rather oddball fluorescent model in action here. Deor (talk) 18:40, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You can still buy them. They aren't gone. Every time I go into a Spencer's Gifts in a mall, they have one. This is in the US, your milage may vary. Dismas|^(talk) 21:20, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Album with b&w cover art of a girl in a white dress mostly submerged underwater

What's that album where the cover art is a black & white photo taken underwater of a girl in a white dress who is mostly submerged except for her face? I recall seeing it in a few "best cover art" lists and things. Can't recall what it is now. Thanks NIRVANA2764 (talk) 20:24, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Is it possibly 'Where the Wild Roses Grow' By Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue: [1] —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.202.144.223 (talk) 22:18, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This is frustrating. I know a lot of famous album covers, but I don't recognise this one from the description. If it's taken underwater, and the girl's face is not submerged, then presumably that means her face is not shown? It doesn't sound like the Cave/Kylie, anyway. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 15:04, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Right, her face is not being shown. All of her body except for her face is underwater, so you can't see her face in the pic. Just most of her body underwater. It's a pretty eerie image. Almost as eerie as the thought of Nick Cave collaborating With Kylie Minogue (which sadly is not the album I'm thinking of) NIRVANA2764 (talk) 16:33, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds like you're referring to this image, which is used in at least two album covers.-Tomdobb (talk) 16:45, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

NCAAF rule loophole

I vaguely remember watching a college football game last year that went to overtime (alternating possession). The offense threw an interception, and the defense (prior to INT) was running back the ball for a game-ending touchdown, but the player was brought down by his facemask. The referee threw the flag, but if I remember correctly, the penalty could not be assessed. All that happened was the drive was over and the (once) defense gained possession of the ball at the 25th yard line. Is this a rule loophole? I imagine it's not a big deal with the NCAA rules committee because it's such an uncommon circumstance, but is it true that after an INT in overtime, the (once) offense can commit any foul to bring down the player who made the INT without a penalty? Thanks!--El aprendelenguas (talk) 22:04, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

According to NCAA rules "Distance penalties against either team are declined by rule in extra periods (Exceptions: Penalties for flagrant personal fouls, dead-ball fouls and live-ball fouls treated as dead-ball fouls are enforced on the succeeding play)" (source, page 66). The question remains whether facemask penalties are live-ball fouls that are treated as dead-ball fouls. I cannot find a good source for that issue in that document but surely it is there. Assuming they aren't treated as dead-ball fouls then that is an interesting loophole.--droptone (talk) 11:53, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That was last year's Tennessee-Kentucky game, and as a UT fan, I was incensed -- and as somebody who gripes about bad rules anyway, only slightly less incensed. In this case it went above and beyond the rules loophole laid out above, though -- the foul occured at the end of the second possession of an OT period. Note that the rulebook fails to even address such a situation in their Examples, all of which are concerned with the first OT possession. Because the foul ended an entire overtime period, the whole thing was wiped. What really irks me is that the correct solution is arbitrarily closed by the very rule that ought to fix it (Rule 3, Section 2, Article 3 on p. 67): "A period shall be extended until a down (other than a try), free from live-ball fouls not penalized as dead-ball fouls, has been played." 3-2-3's normal provision is that the game can't end on a defensive penalty (as was the case here); rather, the offense is awarded an untimed down -- which, with the 15 yards from the penalty, would have put Tennessee in field goal range. However, the above rule notes that such a penalty is "declined" (rather than "not enforced") and 3-2-3 requires that the triggering penalty be "accepted" (rather than "called" or some other neutral language). The requirements between the two rules are written sufficiently that droptone's question of how live-ball fouls are treated is irrelevant: if treated live, they must be declined (and so do not trigger the provisions of 3-2-3) and if treated dead, they don't apply to 3-2-3 to begin with. — Lomn 13:27, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I saw the play El refers to above and thought the same thing. Coaches can tell their players, "If the other team intercepts the ball, do whatever you have to do to stop him from scoring -- trip him, throw your helmet at him, shoot him -- they can't penalize you." This clearly seems to be a major loophole in the rules. -- Mwalcoff (talk) 23:21, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

LF articles concerning Amphimbians in the artic circle

Do any amphimbians live in the artic circle? have not found any so far. Thank you for help! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.188.121 (talk) 23:52, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You might do better to ask this on the science desk, but (to my surprise) yes, “Wood frogs can freeze solid, and they’ve been seen as far north as the south slope of the Brooks Range,” according to this.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 11:00, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Wood Frog is indeed one such amphibian. Its distribution map is here. The range for the entire order Anura (frogs and toads) is here. Two other candidates from this order are the Common Frog (range map here) and the Common Toad (range map here). The order Caudata (salamanders and newts) has a range that comes close to the Arctic circle (see here) but I don't know if any species crosses the line. Thylacoleo (talk) 02:05, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Here we go, the salamander in question would be the Siberian salamander, range map here - it's a pretty close call. Thylacoleo (talk) 02:36, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

September 24

"It's alright"

Does anyone know the name of a song which has the hook "it's alright" ? The last syllable has an upward inflection . The singer sounds a bit like Bob Dylan , a quite rough voice . Cheers . —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.5.198.130 (talk) 19:11, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right-Tomdobb (talk) 19:20, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Also check out End of the Line by the The Traveling Wilburys...Bob Dylan was actually in the band ~~and sang on that track.~~ cheers, 10draftsdeep (talk) 19:56, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

oops, I guess according to our article he didn't actually sing on this one! cheers, 10draftsdeep (talk) 20:00, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The chorus of U2's "Mysterious ways" repeats "Its alright ...its alright ... alright", with an inflexion that resembles what you describe. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 21:54, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Alright by Supergrass you are thinking of. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 05:36, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

desprate houswives

so now I'm watchin despreate housewifes and the one who got cancer and wore a wig, she had 3 suns but now she only has 2, so I'm wondring what hapenned to the other one? Lilyfan87 (talk) 21:22, 24 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

According to the article on Desperate Housewives, the character in question is Lynette Scavo. The article on that character explicitly states that all three sons (Porter, Preston & Parker) appear in the season four finale (in a five year flash-forward, no less!), so presumably the third son's absence in the episodes you're currently watching has no particular significance beyond him not being relevant to the plot at the time. Thylacoleo (talk) 01:00, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

September 25

Cliff in Armour of God

Hi all, Does anyone know the name of the cliff (or where it is) that Jackie Chan jumps off at the end of Armour of God? Thanks. - Akamad (talk) 02:24, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sarah Connor (singer)

Is she well-known in the English-speaking world, or rather not? --KnightMove (talk) 11:29, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FWIW I've never heard of her, but then I would be hard-pressed to name any German pop singers. I'm pleased to see that she's won three Golden Ottos(!).--Shantavira|^{feed me} 12:10, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No, she is not. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 12:36, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's amazing that she finds time for a singing career in the midst of fighting off all those robots. Adam Bishop (talk) 16:16, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fame is a good protection. They'll have to come up with a pretty slick cover-up to knock her off with all the press around. - Lamba jan 16:22, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

She had a couple of minor hits in the UK five or six years ago. - fchd (talk) 19:26, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Children's television programmes.

There used to be a children's programme out in the late 80's early 90's. There a creature who loved to grow in his greenhouse. A lady friend would come to visit him, weekly. They would plant a special seed inside a tree, with an owl who would watch over. When the plant was ready, the owl would hoot. 3 questions or riddles would have to be answered before they could remove the strange plant. Could you please tell me what this show was called??

Thank you

Georgina —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.33.71.188 (talk) 16:43, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Greenclaws. --LarryMac | Talk 17:33, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Really? That existed? I thought I dreamt it. 80.45.86.222 (talk) 23:33, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Three questions about THX 1138

What came first, the THX that makes the weird NEEEEEEEARRRRRRRNNNNNN on every Lucas film or this movie?
WTH is a mindlock?
in the sequence when his eyes roll back, what is he building, which he melts with the radiation thingy?

Thanks. Man I love REFDESK.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 19:54, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

1) Movie came first. 2) Mindlock is just that, a locking of the mind. I cannot remember exactly how it was to have worked. Sound maybe? 3) Droids of some sort, they look a lot like C3PO though. Remember kids, drug avoidance is a crime. 161.222.160.8 (talk) 22:11, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What song is this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syBY8qX4VmQ --hello, i'm a member | talk to me! 23:55, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I believe it says the name in the title and the opening. - Lamba jan 14:48, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

September 26

Looking for Movie Mentioning Endocrine System

I am interested in knowing of any films that mention the endocrine system in detail. I am looking for something mainstream, not like a documentary or a teacher film. Does anybody know of a film that mentions the endocrine system? BioYu-Gi! (talk) 12:27, 26 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mention in passing? Use the endocrine system as a major plot element? Feature actors who have endocrine systems? How about Fantastic Voyage? --- 21:38, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

Lawnmover Man? --70.167.58.6 (talk) 03:22, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know of any films that feature the endocrine system specifically and as a whole, but various parts of the endocrine system are featured in films. For example, a number of films have mentioned the pineal gland -- see Pineal gland#Cultures, philosophies and mythologies. Crank has a main character who is trying to maintain a high level of adrenaline. Actually, just try searching plots on IMDb.com for various parts of the endocrine system to find gems like Pituitary Hunter. -- KathrynLybarger (talk) 17:06, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Good jokes for a speech

I have to give a speech to a collected audience of the Great and Good. I need a few jokes to tell them - I am looking for a shaggy dog story or three to keep them enthralled. I don't mind using filth, referring to sex, death or any other taboos - I want them to remember me as the foul mouthed scotsman I am. Any recommendations? Redsolidarch (talk) 15:28, 26 September 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Redsolidarch (talk • contribs) [reply]

You could always recycle Billy Connolly's story about the use of the expletive "Jesus suffering fuck!". I laughed for a week (almost literally) when I first heard it. -- JackofOz (talk) 22:52, 26 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I feel sure that "An Englishman, an Irishman, and a Rabbi walk into a mosque..." has promise. DuncanHill (talk) 23:22, 26 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your version of the Aristocrats? Adam Bishop (talk) 07:01, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A man saw a dog walking into the butcher store with a little purse on the neck. The butcher took the purse & took out a paper and some bucks; then he tied a bag with meat and the dog walke out to the bus stop where he let pass by 3 buses and got in the fourth.

The amazed man catched the bus following the dog and saw him getting out and walkin to a certain house where he stopped & after a while, he started to hit the door. An ugly woman opened the door and yelled the shit to the dog, so the wondering man approached and said how the hell she treated bad to that very smart dog. The woman said: "this is the third time in this week that the stupid dog forgets the keys"— Preceding unsigned comment added by [[User:{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]] ([[User talk:{{{1}}}#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/{{{1}}}|contribs]])

Yer a scotsman. Here's one for you... Two (rednecks/hillbillies/lonely scottish shepherds/insert favorite target of jokes here) are driving in their pickup, and spot a sheep with its head stuck in a fence. The one says to the other "I go first", and gets down and does his business to the sheep. The first finishes and says "OK, your turn" and the second guy gets down on all fours, puts his head in the fence, and says "just don't treat me so rough...". --Jayron32.talk.contribs 21:05, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Song

Hi, does anybody know this song? Click on this link http://www.downloads.nl/results/mp3/1/serpentine and than chose the first one (Serpentine-Serpentine, that is 1.55 long)? Thank you so much!

You asked this question last week, and even said thank you to the person who gave you an answer - here. --LarryMac | Talk 21:11, 26 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

September 27

Movie/TV show with printable cell phone

Anyone remember a movie or a TV show set in the future where the leading woman goes to a vending machine and it prints out a flexible circuit board. She folds it in half and instantly has a disposable cell phone. It's been bugging me for days trying to remember it. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 01:34, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you figure it out on your own, please post back here with the answer. Now it's bugging me... I've seen it and can't think of the title. Dismas|^(talk) 18:05, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ultraviolet (film) APL (talk) 20:05, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Really?? I'll have to rent that again. I could have sworn it was an episode of Stargate SG-1 or the Knight Rider 2010 movie. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 21:11, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

APL is right. It's even mentioned in the article. What's odd though is that I've never seen that movie (though I would like to considering the female lead!!) and I can almost picture the scene with the phone printing. Dismas|^(talk) 04:32, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Really. The scene is exactly as you described. She makes some weird comment about how her own personal phone is being traced even though her number "changes every sixty seconds", then she walks up to a vending machine and swipes her credit card bracelet. The machine announces "Disposable phone ... printing". The phone comes out like a ticket out of a subway fare machine. She grabs it, folds it over once, and immediately dials a number and places a call. Nifty. APL (talk) 07:40, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

he

he —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.8.224.4 (talk) 08:20, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

See he. DAVID ŠENEK 11:51, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

lost songs

There are two 60's songs I'd be so grateful to be helped by knowing title & perfomer.

One says something about "stronger than a mountain, taller than a tree but I'm too old for love" or something like that.

The other one has a paragraph saying: "forget it, all your love & tender kisses, plans for you to be my missus I don't think I ever had"

Thanks for your help in these frivolities. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mannix Joe (talk • contribs) 20:24, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think song 1 is "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg, and the line is "Stronger than any mountain cathedral, taller than any tree ever grew, deeper than any forest primeval, and I am in love with you." I'm not sure on song 2... --Jayron32.talk.contribs 20:59, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What's the tune? (classical music)

Thanks. [2] Imagine Reason (talk) 21:58, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you mean the thing you get when you click "Play sample," the tune is Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King". And I really wanted to replace my sig with "Hans Beckert" for this one. Deor (talk) 23:41, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Man, I like Brian Setzer, but that's a bad application of that tune (swing jazz version of In The Hall of the Mountain King)? It totally robs the power of the original. It'd be much better suited for some heavy metal shred music, of something dark and heavy like that. --Jayron32.talk.contribs 23:52, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How many movies do movie reviewers watch?

How many movies have Leonard Maltin, Roger Ebert viewed? per year, per day, total? Thanks. --Rajah (talk) 22:20, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I doubt either of them have ever published statistics like this, especially for the long term -- or that they even keep any. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 01:54, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Video game

Somebody remembers a beat 'em up video game in which the player fights against humans and dinosaurs. Also there is a level where the player can drive a car and the player can defeat enemies with it except for the boss. It is difficult to keep the car intact for long, because the boss is armed with grenades. David Pro (talk) 22:25, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Probably Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. You beat up bad guys and bad dinos, and you drive a (surprise surprise!) Cadillac in one of the levels. I remember it being rather fun back in the day... :) -- Kreachure (talk) 23:47, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stock TV sounds/music?

Hi! I've tried looking for a sound/music pack (library) containing all those stock sounds effects and music that are repeatedly used on TV and that you've heard so many times in so many different TV shows of all sorts (including a few infomercials and other low-budget programs). I'm guessing it's a kind of royalty-free package of sounds and music that TV studios share, but I haven't been able to find a file on the Internet that has them. Maybe someone here knows of a place (on the 'net) where I can get these in some way or another? I hope you know what I'm talking about! I'd hope there's at least a pack for the stock music... thanks in advance, Kreachure (talk) 23:55, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anyone? They also go by the names of production music, or stock music libraries, or copyright-free music, or royalty-free music (and sound effects). There are many sites that offer lots of royalty-free music for a price (yeah, that makes sense...) I don't know if they have the "more classic" sounds I'm looking for... Kreachure (talk) 16:32, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

September 28

What is this disc?

The band makes me think it's not for throwing. I have two of these.[3] Thanks. Imagine Reason (talk) 00:43, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Is it possible to get an image that is both in focus and from a bit farther away. Also, explaining where/how/when you got it might help. Dismas|^(talk) 04:26, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's basically a circular disc with the black band that you see on one side. The band seems to hold my hand to the disc very well. I got it along with a bunch of books for kids. Thanks. Imagine Reason (talk) 14:48, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like a broken paddle for "velcro catch", a variant of the game "catch" where no catching in done, because the ball just sticks to the paddle with velcro. Arguably, it was a useless piece of junk even before the velcro pad fell off. -Haikon 15:19, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lyrics in compilation albums

Do the compilation albums have lyrics in their booklets? David Pro (talk) 00:59, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it depends on the album. It's usually up to the artists whose music is compiled, and any legal problems with doing so (printed lyrics, being text, is covered by different sets of intellectual property laws than are recorded versions of songs, which are not text). With such a broad question, it is hard to determine a single answer. So the answer is: Sometimes. --Jayron32.talk.contribs 01:29, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It is worth noting that it is not uncommon for compilation albums to be released by record labels against the consent of the artists involved. Since it's the record label that own the recording, they can do as they like. Ownership/copyright of lyrics may not be exactly the same. /85.194.44.18 (talk) 08:26, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Song identification

What is the instrumental piece (jazz?) that's played for the first ~19 seconds of this video? It sounds very familiar... --zenohockey (talk) 01:57, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It sounds like a soft-jazz version of the Wham song Careless Whisper, though its a rather common melody that's probably in other songs as well. I could be mistaken, but it does remind me of that Wham song... --Jayron32.talk.contribs 02:31, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

name that game engine

What's the name of the 2d engine seen in Diablo I&2 and Starcraft? Is there a page here on Wikipedia with more info? Spade9 (talk) —Preceding undated comment was added at 06:34, 28 September 2008 (UTC).[reply]

The StarCraft article says that it uses the Warcraft II engine. The others don't say specifically. Fribbler (talk) 13:36, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'd like to know how they got those 2D graphics to look 3D134.71.147.182 (talk) —Preceding undated comment was added at 15:18, 28 September 2008 (UTC).[reply]

What do you mean? It's not particularly difficult to animate fairly small 2d figures in a way that resembles 3d graphics -- all it requires is the ability to draw, a basic understanding of perspective and enough hours spent drawing the characters in different poses, so their animations are smooth -- or, alternatively, do the same by taking 2d images of 3d models in different poses. Blizzard was willing to put in the time and the effort. There's really isn't anything more to it. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 01:52, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

entropia universe

please tell me about the cash withdrawl system in the entropia universe game.will the game owners create a bank account themselves to the players? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.199.213.66 (talk) 08:33, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can anyone identify this song - Voodoo something perhaps?

This song would probably be from the mid-90s. At the time I found it interesting enough to write its lyrics in my science book which I just came across, but I have no idea where it is from.

Part of a verse goes "She dances with pins and needles upon my skin, the problem with her, there's no love on a pin, something something to be together, I wish that she could stay with me forever". and the chorus has something like "Woooo, her love is like voodoo" So maybe the title includes voodoo. I've done quite a few lyrics searches and no luck, anyone have any ideas?

114.73.15.44 (talk) 13:24, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

some options based on google searches of the lyrics you posted, many from the mid-90's time period:

"She Fucks Me" by Ween
"Voodoo Morning" by David Wilcox
"Voodoo" by Chris Isaak
"Love Voodoo" by Duran Duran
"Pins and Needles" by Arena
"Some Voodoo" by Richie Kotzen

Can't find any matches that close. Good lick with these... --Jayron32.talk.contribs 02:51, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What's this TV show?

Let's see how good Ref Desk really is... I'm trying to find out the name of a TV show that I really loved on afternoon TV as a kid, but I don't remember many details. It was a bit bizarre, and might have been British or Australian. The setting was usually outside a house in an obviously fake set. It involved a girl and a boy but the weird thing was the narrator who would begin by just narrating but always end up interrupting or talking to the kids while they were having their adventures... I think they would look upwards when they wanted to reply to him. It would have been shown on Australian afternoon television in the mid or late 80s. I know it's low on details but any stabs in the dark are welcome.

114.73.15.44 (talk) 13:34, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can someone identify this Spanish language song

This Spanish language song is probably from 1990, and the chorus is the following:

No culpes a la noche

No culpes a la playa

No culpes a la lluvia

Será que no me amas.

David Pro (talk) 13:47, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A google search shows it to be "No culpes a la noche" by Luis Miguel. Fribbler (talk) 13:58, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The song in question is named "Será que no me amas", not "No culpes a la noche". 200.50.36.35 (talk) 14:29, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"Será que no me amas" appears to be a different song:[4]. Fribbler (talk) 14:56, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Two questions about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Why did Victor have to cut off Elizabeth's head and hands in order to revive her?
How many times does Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) scream in this film and in which scenes?

David Pro (talk) 14:45, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

cherry chopstick?

What's a cherry chopstick? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lilyfan87 (talk • contribs) 19:01, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have to assume you are misunderstanding "cherry chapstick" from the song I Kissed a Girl. -- kainaw ™ 19:23, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I hope so. The idea of picking up cherries with chopsticks is very disturbing. -- JackofOz (talk) 21:34, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can't we just be innocent about this for once? bibliomaniac 1 5 22:04, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There are cherry (wood) chopsticks. I don't like them. I prefer ceramic or plastic chopsticks because I have a geographic tongue that doesn't react well to wood. I simply assume the questioner heard it wrong and isn't asking about real chopsticks. -- kainaw ™ 22:46, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dancing

So they record the stricly come dancing eviction show on Saterday night & show it on Sunday but where can i find out who gets kicked off before they show it on the telly? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lilyfan87 (talk • contribs) 19:05, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Need help transcribing the chords of a song.

http://nonesuch.com/media/videos/randy-newman-revisiting-laugh-and-be-happy

Lately, I've literally been obsessing with Randy Newman's work. It's like craziness, and for the most part, I can figure out his chordal figures with relative ease (a lot of what he does is just basic blues progressions with little funny stuff) But for the life of me, I have literally been unable to work out the full chord progression chart of the above linked song.

I would be literally eternally grateful to the golden-eared maestro that would be able to help me finish up this piece. It's been really frustrating me lately. See? I told you. Complete obsession. Can't justify it or anything, I just can't get enough of Randy freakin' Newman.

Kenjibeast (talk) 20:31, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You can literally buy the sheet music here --Shaggorama (talk) 23:40, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

sports

what team has won the most superbowls? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.148.170.116 (talk) 22:26, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

List of Super Bowl wins by team is the article for you. 3 teams have one 5 superbowls. Fribbler (talk) 22:42, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

follow-up: why are the redskins so amazing? --96.231.83.176 (talk) 23:36, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Because there's no accounting for taste. --- OtherDave (talk) 00:23, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Because they just beat those annoying Dallas Cowboys! Clarityfiend (talk) 03:08, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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