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According to the Duck and Cover article, this fairly crazy 'nuclear safety' campaign was still run in US schools into 1980's. This amazes me - I thought it had been utterly discredited by the late 1960's. I lived in the UK throughout this period - we were not given any training whatever in schools. I'm guessing that if it was still taught in the 1980's that a lot of people here remember actually being taught this stuff. I'm curious to discover how people felt about the campaign in these later years - was it all considered to be important? Did everyone think it was a waste of time? I'd actually like some OR responses please. Any memories you may have of this phenomena would be useful. Thanks! SteveBaker 03:23, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
I know that this is an extremely late edit, but I have something to add. In October of 1962 I was a nine year old grade school student in central Illinois, USA. I quite clearly remember having nuclear attack drills at school during the thirteen days of the Cuban Missle Crisis. The drills did involve getting into a fetal position with our heads touching the interior hallway walls. Chief41074 ( talk) 20:36, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
why does Melanesia called as Black Island? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.84.188.10 ( talk) 05:58, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
What is the font used in the YouTube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry1sjgf7jrI ? (Seen at 00:03 and 00:23) -- JSH-alive (talk) (cntrbtns) (mail me) 06:44, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
I own a slightly expensive swiss quartz watch that I use only for a few weeks during summer. It is now nearly 2 years old and the watch did not come with a manual and I could not find the battery life from the internet either. How many years can the battery last when I turn the watch off during the idle months?. I do not want to open the watch to remove the battery since that might damage waterproofing.
The watch does not have any on/off switch. Like any other quartz watch, the movement stops when you pull the adjusting button(do not know its name - its on the right side).Does that cut of the power frm the battery to the quartz movement?
The above method is used by owners of vintage Bulova Accutron models. Not for battery economy although the batteries are rare but to prevent unnecessary wear during storage. With an Accutron you can hear the tuning fork ring indicating that it is still using the battery. With a Quartz watch (I have just tested) you still hear the tick indicating that the quartz is still accessing the battery. Test your watch. Batteries are cheap anyway. Paul
Batteries are indeed cheap. However, replacing them will surely affect the water resistance. I tested my watch as you suggested and surprisingly heard no tick. it looks like the watch will remain like this till summer.
Does anyone know the name of the song played in the background of Wii ads, and if so do you know where i can downlaod it? 75.19.69.116 09:47, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
It's called "Kodo-Inside the Sun Remix." It's by the Yoshida Brothers off of their album "Yoshida Brothers Volume II." It's on iTunes. Aquaman590 17:10, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Anyone that has insomnia would know how annoying it is. I go to bed at 11pm and can't fall asleep until like 3am. And then I have to get up at 7am. So that's only 4 hours of sleep, and I don't have any energy to do anything during the day. So is there any effective remedies to combat insonmia?? (Apart from the ones mentioned in the Insomnia article) Thanks. Oidia ( talk) 13:08, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Listening to a favourite story or play can help one relax, and then slip into sleep. NOT a new (unheard) piece, however - that will keep one awake! 90.9.87.132 14:26, 30 September 2007 (UTC)DT
I drink Jack Daniels. It may not work but its a pleasant folk remedy. Paul —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.86.166.234 ( talk) 21:54, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
The point about audio/lyrics is that because they are familiar they need no processing. The familiarity can just sweep over the brain and give it a little to do, but keep it off problem or worry areas. In this instance lyrics are essential. I imagine familiar tunes would have the same effect, but for me it is oral sound that does the trick. 86.197.40.148 13:06, 1 October 2007 (UTC)DT
Maybe worth looking into? Dont just do it because someone off the internet told you about a film, read up first. 88.110.203.63 16:29, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
An essential thing to do is to make sure the room you are in really is completely dark. If you can see enough to move about then it is too light. I had same problem, then I made sure room was pitch black with very thick heavy curtains and slept like a log. 80.2.201.6 16:22, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
how do you call a person that can feel something about someone or something just by handlingthat persons jewelry or other personal belongings.Iknow its starts with chro.....thank you for your time in answering this question .Jani —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.10.132.17 ( talk) 13:58, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Clairsentience if you believe in ESP clairvoyance etc. Paul —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.86.166.234 ( talk) 21:52, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Hmm, it is unfortunate that someone trained in psychometrics is also called a psychometrist... Adam Bishop 01:11, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
There are 12 original crosses marking the route that the party carrying the body of Eleanor of Castile from Lincoln to Charing Cross. All seem to be well documented. There are however other replicas not on the route. I am particularly interested in finding out the link between Eleanor and Sledmere in East Yorkshire. There is a replica cross there built in 1890 approximately 600 years after the death of Eleanor. What is the connection between Eleanor and Sledmere ????
Just to amuse you, I once heard that a tour guide told tourists on April Fool's Day that the Charing Cross is an early medieval stone church that over the years has become buried until only the steeple prodrudes. While I am dismayed by such unprofessionalism, I admire the creative thinking... it's a very convincing story when you look at the cross itself. -- Dweller 12:00, 2 October 2007 (UTC)
I've looked every where and cant find where the Colorado River in Colorado and the Colorado River in Texas connect. I was thinking that they might connect in New Mexico somehow but I don't know.
link to the Colorado River in Colorado: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_(U.S.)
link to Colorado River in Texas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_(Texas)
Question submitted by: Kelly
I heard it was to possible to book cruises on big freighters, tankers or other commercial vessels. Would anyone have more info or links to a travel agent that offers such trips? Thank you AK 81.240.113.172 17:16, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Yepee I'm doing UK - Buenos Aires in 34 days with an Italian company. 88 would you have any advice about the trip itself (things to bring, things not to do etc.) Thank you AK 81.242.83.238 06:58, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
I've removed your phone number.Do you really want random Wikipedians ringing you up? Lemon martini 12:54, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
video games for xbox with nitrous? -- Ginoeri 17:35, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Assuming you could find a bear willing to try it, would it be possible to ride one? I just mean physically possible, not dependant on the temperament of the bear. Their cubs ride piggy-back style, so I'm more thinking of sitting upright, like on a horse. -- Masamage ♫ 18:52, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
It is often referred by historians that the Cold War was a war of buttons. In this they are referring to the devastating powers of nuclear missiles. But in modern United States, assuming all the procedures are taken care of, what is the final action for launching a nuclear ICBM? Does one actually press a button? Thanks. Acceptable 20:13, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Former missileer Craig Manson recalled the following discussion during the briefing, "And part of that briefing was, 'If you hear that warble tone coming out of the box up there, then you must turn off your cameras, go to the back of the capsule, turn around and face the blast door.' Now being journalists, they were highly aggravated at this. And Eric Burns said, 'You mean, we can't film what you do?' And we said, 'no.' And he said, 'Well, what will you be doing?' And I said, 'We will be determining whether or not we have to take emergency action under an Emergency War Order.' And he said, 'Well this would be great history. We want to get that on film. We've got to be able to see that.' I patted my .38 and said, 'no' "
Generally, in the United States, what is the rank of the commander of an Ohio-class SSBN and similarly, what is the rank of the commander of a Virginia-class SSN? Thanks. Acceptable 20:18, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Is there a name for the justification I see in many movie credits ? There are two columns, the right of which is left justified, and the left of which is right justified, with a fixed amount of blank space between the two columns:
Bearded lady Bea Arthur Pimp Cedric the Entertainer Lady's man Richard Simmons
It's not center justification, that would look like this:
Bearded lady Bea Arthur Pimp Cedric the Entertainer Lady's man Richard Simmons
StuRat 21:48, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
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According to the Duck and Cover article, this fairly crazy 'nuclear safety' campaign was still run in US schools into 1980's. This amazes me - I thought it had been utterly discredited by the late 1960's. I lived in the UK throughout this period - we were not given any training whatever in schools. I'm guessing that if it was still taught in the 1980's that a lot of people here remember actually being taught this stuff. I'm curious to discover how people felt about the campaign in these later years - was it all considered to be important? Did everyone think it was a waste of time? I'd actually like some OR responses please. Any memories you may have of this phenomena would be useful. Thanks! SteveBaker 03:23, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
I know that this is an extremely late edit, but I have something to add. In October of 1962 I was a nine year old grade school student in central Illinois, USA. I quite clearly remember having nuclear attack drills at school during the thirteen days of the Cuban Missle Crisis. The drills did involve getting into a fetal position with our heads touching the interior hallway walls. Chief41074 ( talk) 20:36, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
why does Melanesia called as Black Island? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.84.188.10 ( talk) 05:58, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
What is the font used in the YouTube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry1sjgf7jrI ? (Seen at 00:03 and 00:23) -- JSH-alive (talk) (cntrbtns) (mail me) 06:44, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
I own a slightly expensive swiss quartz watch that I use only for a few weeks during summer. It is now nearly 2 years old and the watch did not come with a manual and I could not find the battery life from the internet either. How many years can the battery last when I turn the watch off during the idle months?. I do not want to open the watch to remove the battery since that might damage waterproofing.
The watch does not have any on/off switch. Like any other quartz watch, the movement stops when you pull the adjusting button(do not know its name - its on the right side).Does that cut of the power frm the battery to the quartz movement?
The above method is used by owners of vintage Bulova Accutron models. Not for battery economy although the batteries are rare but to prevent unnecessary wear during storage. With an Accutron you can hear the tuning fork ring indicating that it is still using the battery. With a Quartz watch (I have just tested) you still hear the tick indicating that the quartz is still accessing the battery. Test your watch. Batteries are cheap anyway. Paul
Batteries are indeed cheap. However, replacing them will surely affect the water resistance. I tested my watch as you suggested and surprisingly heard no tick. it looks like the watch will remain like this till summer.
Does anyone know the name of the song played in the background of Wii ads, and if so do you know where i can downlaod it? 75.19.69.116 09:47, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
It's called "Kodo-Inside the Sun Remix." It's by the Yoshida Brothers off of their album "Yoshida Brothers Volume II." It's on iTunes. Aquaman590 17:10, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Anyone that has insomnia would know how annoying it is. I go to bed at 11pm and can't fall asleep until like 3am. And then I have to get up at 7am. So that's only 4 hours of sleep, and I don't have any energy to do anything during the day. So is there any effective remedies to combat insonmia?? (Apart from the ones mentioned in the Insomnia article) Thanks. Oidia ( talk) 13:08, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Listening to a favourite story or play can help one relax, and then slip into sleep. NOT a new (unheard) piece, however - that will keep one awake! 90.9.87.132 14:26, 30 September 2007 (UTC)DT
I drink Jack Daniels. It may not work but its a pleasant folk remedy. Paul —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.86.166.234 ( talk) 21:54, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
The point about audio/lyrics is that because they are familiar they need no processing. The familiarity can just sweep over the brain and give it a little to do, but keep it off problem or worry areas. In this instance lyrics are essential. I imagine familiar tunes would have the same effect, but for me it is oral sound that does the trick. 86.197.40.148 13:06, 1 October 2007 (UTC)DT
Maybe worth looking into? Dont just do it because someone off the internet told you about a film, read up first. 88.110.203.63 16:29, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
An essential thing to do is to make sure the room you are in really is completely dark. If you can see enough to move about then it is too light. I had same problem, then I made sure room was pitch black with very thick heavy curtains and slept like a log. 80.2.201.6 16:22, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
how do you call a person that can feel something about someone or something just by handlingthat persons jewelry or other personal belongings.Iknow its starts with chro.....thank you for your time in answering this question .Jani —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.10.132.17 ( talk) 13:58, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Clairsentience if you believe in ESP clairvoyance etc. Paul —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.86.166.234 ( talk) 21:52, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Hmm, it is unfortunate that someone trained in psychometrics is also called a psychometrist... Adam Bishop 01:11, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
There are 12 original crosses marking the route that the party carrying the body of Eleanor of Castile from Lincoln to Charing Cross. All seem to be well documented. There are however other replicas not on the route. I am particularly interested in finding out the link between Eleanor and Sledmere in East Yorkshire. There is a replica cross there built in 1890 approximately 600 years after the death of Eleanor. What is the connection between Eleanor and Sledmere ????
Just to amuse you, I once heard that a tour guide told tourists on April Fool's Day that the Charing Cross is an early medieval stone church that over the years has become buried until only the steeple prodrudes. While I am dismayed by such unprofessionalism, I admire the creative thinking... it's a very convincing story when you look at the cross itself. -- Dweller 12:00, 2 October 2007 (UTC)
I've looked every where and cant find where the Colorado River in Colorado and the Colorado River in Texas connect. I was thinking that they might connect in New Mexico somehow but I don't know.
link to the Colorado River in Colorado: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_(U.S.)
link to Colorado River in Texas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_(Texas)
Question submitted by: Kelly
I heard it was to possible to book cruises on big freighters, tankers or other commercial vessels. Would anyone have more info or links to a travel agent that offers such trips? Thank you AK 81.240.113.172 17:16, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Yepee I'm doing UK - Buenos Aires in 34 days with an Italian company. 88 would you have any advice about the trip itself (things to bring, things not to do etc.) Thank you AK 81.242.83.238 06:58, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
I've removed your phone number.Do you really want random Wikipedians ringing you up? Lemon martini 12:54, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
video games for xbox with nitrous? -- Ginoeri 17:35, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Assuming you could find a bear willing to try it, would it be possible to ride one? I just mean physically possible, not dependant on the temperament of the bear. Their cubs ride piggy-back style, so I'm more thinking of sitting upright, like on a horse. -- Masamage ♫ 18:52, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
It is often referred by historians that the Cold War was a war of buttons. In this they are referring to the devastating powers of nuclear missiles. But in modern United States, assuming all the procedures are taken care of, what is the final action for launching a nuclear ICBM? Does one actually press a button? Thanks. Acceptable 20:13, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Former missileer Craig Manson recalled the following discussion during the briefing, "And part of that briefing was, 'If you hear that warble tone coming out of the box up there, then you must turn off your cameras, go to the back of the capsule, turn around and face the blast door.' Now being journalists, they were highly aggravated at this. And Eric Burns said, 'You mean, we can't film what you do?' And we said, 'no.' And he said, 'Well, what will you be doing?' And I said, 'We will be determining whether or not we have to take emergency action under an Emergency War Order.' And he said, 'Well this would be great history. We want to get that on film. We've got to be able to see that.' I patted my .38 and said, 'no' "
Generally, in the United States, what is the rank of the commander of an Ohio-class SSBN and similarly, what is the rank of the commander of a Virginia-class SSN? Thanks. Acceptable 20:18, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
Is there a name for the justification I see in many movie credits ? There are two columns, the right of which is left justified, and the left of which is right justified, with a fixed amount of blank space between the two columns:
Bearded lady Bea Arthur Pimp Cedric the Entertainer Lady's man Richard Simmons
It's not center justification, that would look like this:
Bearded lady Bea Arthur Pimp Cedric the Entertainer Lady's man Richard Simmons
StuRat 21:48, 30 September 2007 (UTC)