Smitty Carmichael

I've listened again and again to the Japanese Mister Donut song and I can't figure out what the girl is singing at the end. Here's the link to a few commercials from the website:

http://www.misterdonut.jp/enjoy/tvcm/index.html

Thanks for your help

Does anyone know the number of the repair facility in Memphis, TN? I've had my phone out for repair for 2 months now and am unable to reach anyone outside of Argentina and India. I know the phone is in TN, but can't actually talk to anyone in Motorola's office there. Did an internet search and found nothing. Thanks for the help.

Lately I've been noticing that mp3s on my computer increase then decrease in volume a few times while playing each song. I thought it was a problem with windows media player so I tried a few other mp3 software programs and have the same problem. Any ideas on why my music fades in and out like this? I believe this is a recent problem. Never seemed to notice before. Any help would be appreciated. Arigatou.

Every time I start Google Earth I have some of the featured content like the A's all over the map from the American Inst. of Architects, for example. I can unclick everything I don't want, but when I close and start up the program it all appears again. There doesn't seem to be a way to save current settings. Any help? A very small problem, but I'd like to figure it out. Thanks.

I received a w2 form for employer paid education. I attended school full-time (four quarters) in 2006, but my employer also included the last 2 quarters of 2005 plus all four 2006 quarters in my 2006 w2, for a total of 6 quarters of school tuition that I have to pay tax on. I should have been taxed on the 2005 quarters on my 2005 taxes by getting a separate w2 for tuition then, but it all got heaped together on my 2006 instead. Do I just get taxed for all 6 quarters or should they fix this? Hmmm, odd situation I realize. Thanks

I would like to watch stuff in Divx format on my DVD player so that I can use my tv instead of my monitor. What software is best for creating a DVD playable on normal DVD players? Thanks for your help.

Is there a general rule for using one over the other? For example, "drier" or "more dry", or "crazier" or "more crazy". Dumb examples possibly, but you get the idea. Never learned a rule, just usually go by what sounds right. Thanks

I am paid a salary to go to grad school. A got a w2 for this salary a few days ago. In addition, the tuition is paid for but is considered taxable. I also received a w2 form for this tuition payment to my school. I have a few odd quesitons that hopefully someone can help me out with concerning taxes.

I'm used to paying my own tuition in college and then taking the credit later when taxes come. In this case however do I get the same lifetime learning credit? My employer sent a check to my school, so I didn't see it. I do have the w2 saying that the $10,000 is considered wages. Very confusing to me. I feel that if I was given the $10000 as part of my normal wages and then paid the tuition out of my pocket, the situation is the same, but more clear.

In addition, do I only pay tax on $4750 because of the "fringe benefits for employer paid education" clause of $5250 (from IRS pub 970)?

I've had the experience of waiting for a movie to come out only to find out it got not-so-great reviews. So do you stay away from reviews for new movies and just go see it anyway?

Just curious if anyone has any reason why Excelsior Energy & Nat Resources mutual fund (UMESX) took a nosedive (20% +) on Tuesday. It seems that the underlying funds did fine that day, but not the fund itself. Thanks

It seems that a day after I cut it the refridgerated pineapple is already getting brown and less tasty.

I bought a package at the local Japanese store that does a good job, but I would still like to make it on my own. I still can't get the bread itself sweet enough. Any suggestions on bread types to use?

I've tried it twice now and both times I've followed the directions exactly and had poor or no results. Do these things work for you? Best brand to buy?

I have a car with hail damage. I got an estimate and a check to cover damages. I will probably keep the car for another 4-5 years before trading it in. Is it smarter to keep the $3000 (approx) and put it toward payments or put the money into repairs? I'm assuming as the car depreciates, so does the damage cost. In other words, $3000 in damage now will not be the same amount for a significantly older car later down the road at trade in time. Thanks for your help

Sounds like a personal question I realize, but if you bought a Nintendo Wii what's you opinion now that you've played it? Anything you like or don't like about it?

Or on Oahu in general

Harpo Marx of course.

Is this a good place to live? I'll be working in Ft. Meade, Md. Will this be a ridiculous commute?

I'll be working at Ft. Meade (right between the two cities). Since housing is ridiculous, are there any apartment complex nearby that are any good?

I have Japanese dramas that I would rather burn on to a DVD and watch on big screen than on my computer monitor. They are mostly in avi format. Can this be accomplished on a normal DVD player? Thanks for your help.