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I'm very interested in ethnomusicology. I'm looking for stand alone summer courses (preferably online since I have a full time job in Chicago) that can serve as sort of 'intro to ethnomusicology'. I'm considering a degree in that field, but I'd like a taste of things to come for this summer.

I didn't do so well in sight singing and the like when I was studying music education, so that's a bit of a deterrent. I enjoy learning about musical heritage and how it affects today's cultures (both musically and day-to-day).

Does anyone know of a good (again...preferably online) course that has a good overview of the field? Thank you.

In episode 11 of season 7, The Crimson Horror what is the music that is playing while they are in the missile silo (near the end of the episode)? I have heard the recurring theme all season, but I'd like to know the name of the piece. It has alternating rhythm between 2 and 3. In the missle silo it begins with strings and goes to French horns. Please and thank you.

Is there a way I can watch recorded shows on my DVR through my xBox in a different room?

2 of my friends own the house. I am essentially renting a bedroom from them. In addition to rent (1/3 of the mortgage) they want me to pay HOA dues. Should I be responsible for HOA dues in a house I am not part owner of?

I'd like to get some morels this year. What are some good places in the Iowa City/North Liberty area that I will not get shot for trespassing?

The commercial claims that MW3 is "The most anticipated game in history". What determines this? How is this true? It seems to me that maybe Halo or some other franchise game may be more anticipated.

How can I move recorded shows from my Comcast DVR to a computer and/or flash drive so I can watch it on a different TV?

I've heard that it is named after Sir Henry Morgan. Did he make his own rum or something?

I found these guys on a job hunter website. I applied for an entry level position and they contacted me in a matter of hours to set up an interview. I am a little weary since I cannot find any reviews online and they position I applied for (while entry level) is very far outside of my training.

Does anyone have any experiences with this organization or found any reviews? Their website is http://www.emswebsite.com/

Thanks!

I have two really good friends who want to get married. They said they would like me to do the ceremony. I am not a religious man. Is there a way for me to be able to marry people without becoming an ordained minister? They don't want a religious service, just official.

I recently saw "Our Idiot Brother" and he keeps giving a sideways thumbs up. I've also seen people (mostly hippies) doing this. Just it just mean doing neither good nor bad?

I have and xBox 360. Would I be able to play Rock Band with a friend on a wii?

I had a friend take a picture of this painting, but we don't know what it is. It appears to be a romantic style painting. It has a storm in the upper left side going to a brighter (but still cloudy) sky in the upper right side. Below the clearer sky on the right is what appears to be a white temple/some sort of complex. It is a little more than half way up and seems to be 2-3 stories tall. On the bottom center is a Moses-like figure in a red robe maybe (the quality isn't too good in this photo). This man has a bunch of people with him. The colors are mostly dark, but on the right hand side going up the hill is a little green from a path. Any information about this painting would be greatly appreciated. It looks similar to Joseph Mallord William Turner's styles, but I am not sure.

I'm looking at taking classes at Siebel Institute to learn more advanced brewery skills. Does anyone have experience with this school and is it worth the $$ for classes?

I may be moving to Madison for a job within the next month and I need help looking for apartments. I want to be as far away from the University as I can. I've been through college and done the whole party thing, don't want that anymore. I'd like a nice apartment in a quiet neighborhood, away from parties and bars! Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Brand and "flavors"

I'm looking to start a brew pub. I have a few book suggestions about opening up a brewery but I'd also like a few good books for opening a small business. Any suggestions?

What does it mean when someone has an open hand and puts their thumb up to their nose so the finger are pointing up?

I was watching Dr. Who "The Shakespeare Code". The doctor said 57 academics just punched the air when Shakespeare hit on the doctor. I understand the quote being about the people arguing how Shakespeare was bi, but where does 57 come from? Was there some record of exactly 57 people arguing that he was bi, is it a random number of people, or does it have to do with some sort of phrase or figure of speech?

I couldn't believe it! Tonight's episode of South Park had Funnybot as a Dalek. He talked like them, had that suction/weapon thingy, and even said exterminate. I didn't know Trey Parker and Matt Stone were Dr. Who fans!